Medication
Drug Class: Analgesic, Antipyretic
Small molecule
Mechanism of Action of Acetaminophen
INN: Acetaminophen · Pharmacological Reference Profile
- Biological Target Cyclooxygenase (COX) in the central nervous system
- Drug Class Analgesic, Antipyretic
- Physiological System Digestive System
- Molecular Modality Small molecule
How Acetaminophen Works
BIOCHEMICAL TARGET PATHWAY
Acetaminophen → [ Cyclooxygenase (COX) in the central nervous system ] → Clinical Effector Response
Detailed pharmacological mechanism under curation.
REGISTERED FORMULATIONS
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