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acetaminophen (oral, rectal)

Action

• Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins that may serve as mediators of pain and fever, primarily in the CNS.

• Has no significant anti-inflammatory properties or GI toxicity.

Therapeutic Effect(s):

• Analgesia.

• Antipyresis.

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