A drug that reduces pain and fever (but not inflammation). It belongs to the family of drugs called analgesics. … [Read more...]
Search Results for: ACETAMINOPHEN
acetaminophen
A p-aminophenol derivative with analgesic and antipyretic activities. Although the exact mechanism through which acetaminophen exert its effects has yet to be … [Read more...]
acetylcysteine
A drug usually used to reduce the thickness of mucus and ease its removal. It is also used to reverse the toxicity of high doses of acetaminophen. Also called … [Read more...]
over-the-counter
A medicine that can be bought without a prescription (doctor's order). Examples include analgesics (pain relievers) such as aspirin and acetaminophen. Also … [Read more...]
OTC
A medicine that can be bought without a prescription (doctor's order). Examples include analgesics (pain relievers) such as aspirin and acetaminophen. Also … [Read more...]
nonprescription
A medicine that can be bought without a prescription (doctor's order). Examples include analgesics (pain relievers) such as aspirin and acetaminophen. Also … [Read more...]
nonopioid
A drug that is not an opioid. Examples include acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), such as aspirin and ibuprofen. … [Read more...]
N-acetylcysteine
A drug usually used to reduce the thickness of mucus and ease its removal. It is also used to reverse the toxicity of high doses of acetaminophen. Also called … [Read more...]
N-acetyl-L-cysteine
A drug usually used to reduce the thickness of mucus and ease its removal. It is also used to reverse the toxicity of high doses of acetaminophen. Also called … [Read more...]
analgesic
A drug that reduces pain. Analgesics include aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. … [Read more...]