acetaminophen

Made in 1877, Acetaminophen (aka Paracetamol) is one of the most commonly used medications for pain and fever, not to mention that it is used for mild to moderate pain relief. In fact, it is also used for severe pain, such as cancer pain and pain after surgery, in combination with opioid pain medication. You need to remember that Acetaminophen should be used at recommended doses, because higher doses may actually lead to toxicity, including fatal liver damage. In contrast to aspirin, Acetaminophen does not prevent blood from clotting, thus it may be used in people who have concerns with blood coagulation. Additionally it does not lead to gastric irritation, yet since Acetaminophen is classified as a mild analgesic, it does not help reduce inflammation, while aspirin does. Furthermore, this medication appears to be safe during pregnancy and when breastfeeding