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Published on: February 5, 2018
[Acetaminophen - A modern classic under suspicion]
H Buschmann1, K Heintze, E Morgenstern
1Chemiker, Aachen. hbuschmann@gmail.com
Abstract:
Paracetamol is one of the most popular and widely used drugs for the treatment of pain and fever and provides safe and effective relief of these symptoms since decades. The mechanism of action is very complex and involves the inhibition of the peroxidase portion of the cyclooxygenase enzyme together with the modulation of the serotoninergic and cannabinoid system. Paracetamol is a safe drug, if used in accordance with the regulations and has demonstrated a superior side effect profile to many widely used NSAIDs.
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