PARACTAMOL

Paracetamol is a medication used to treat fever and decrease mild to moderate pain. It is also known as acetaminophen. Paracetamol only slightly decreases body temperature. Paracetamol significantly relieves pain in acute migraine. Paracetamol is effective in post-surgical pain.

Other names: N-acetyl-para-aminophel, acetaminophen

Routes of administration: By mouth, intravenous,rectal.

Class of drug: Antipyretics and analgesics

IUPAC name: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide

Side effects: Nausea and abdominal pain. Higher dose of paracetamol may cause abnormal liver function.