Acetaminophen In the late 1800’s it was discovered that papa-amino-phenol, could reduce fever, but the drug was too toxic to use. A less toxic extract called phenacetin was later found to be just as effective but also had pain-relieving properties. In 1949, it was learned that phenacetin was metabolized into an active but also less toxic drug, acetaminophen. Since then, acetaminophen has been sold under many over the counter brand names, most popular being Tylenol. Acetaminophen …showed first 75 words of 422 total…

…showed last 75 words of 422 total…other dangerous effects , but hopefully will reduce acetaminophen toxicity. It is preferred over aspirin because ace doesn’t effect blood clotting and interfere with homeostasis. Aspirin Clots too much because of its inflammatory signal. So when some one tries to commit suicide by taking a bottle of ace , ER must administer acetyl Cystein within 10 hours and treat for 36 hours. If discontinued liver injury will occur. Therefore, it is imperative to keep drugs away from children.