Acetaminophen Drug class
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen Brand name
Tylenol
Acetaminophen indication
Pain, headache, fever
Acetaminophen mechanism of action
Not fully established, block COX in CNS
Acetaminophen major contraindication
Hypersensitivity, acute hepatic dysfunctions. Do not use with other acetaminophen-containing products
Acetaminophen black box warning
Hepatotoxicity
Acetaminophen adverse drug reaction
None-known
Acetaminophen serious adverse drug reaction
SJS, elevated LFTs