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acetaminophen

Definition:
Analgesic antipyretic derivative of acetanilide. It has weak anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a common analgesic, but may cause liver, blood cell, and kidney damage.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • hydroxyacetanilide
  • APAP (N-acetyl-p-aminophenol)
  • N-acetyl-p-aminophenol
  • p-hydroxyacetanilide
  • acetamidophenol
  • paracetamol
  • N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetanilide
  • p-acetamidophenol
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/2311
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2015-01-27