Acetaminophen

Question 1

Actions

Answer 1

• Acts directly on the thermoregulatory cells of the hypothalamus
• Mechanism of action unknown but related to analgesic effects
• Used to treat pain and fever

Question 2

Contraindications

Answer 2

• Allergy
• Use with caution in pregnancy/lactation
• Hepatic dysfunction or chronic alcoholism

Question 3

Adverse effects

Answer 3

-Rash, fever, chest pain, liver toxicity and failure, bone marrow suppression