What is the brand name for Acetaminophen?
The brand name for Acetaminophen is Tylenol.
PTCE Top 200 · #112
Acetaminophen
Tylenol
Acetaminophen is the generic name for the brand-name drug Tylenol. It is an analgesic/antipyretic used to treat pain, fever. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Acetaminophen ranks #112 and is one of the most frequently tested pain/inflammation medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Acetaminophen |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Tylenol |
| Drug class | Analgesic/antipyretic |
| Class group | Pain/Inflammation |
| Common use | pain, fever |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Over-the-counter (OTC) |
What is Acetaminophen used for?
Analgesic/antipyretic used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever.
What drug class is Acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen is an Analgesic/antipyretic in the Pain/Inflammation group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Acetaminophen
- arrow_rightNausea (uncommon)
- arrow_rightRash (rare)
- arrow_rightElevated liver enzymes (with high doses)
Major interactions
- arrow_rightAlcohol or chronic liver disease ↑ risk of severe hepatotoxicity—avoid exceeding total daily dose
- arrow_rightWarfarin: repeated/high‑dose acetaminophen may ↑ INR/bleeding risk
- arrow_rightOther acetaminophen‑containing products ↑ overdose risk—avoid duplicates
Is Acetaminophen a controlled substance?
No. Acetaminophen is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Acetaminophen (PTCE mnemonic)
TYL-enol = 'TIL the liver yells' — acetaminophen has NO anti-inflammatory effect. Max 4g/day (3g if liver dz/alcohol); overdose → NAC antidote.
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PTCE exam tip
Acetaminophen's hard daily maximum (4 g in healthy adults, less with liver disease or alcohol) plus its hidden presence in combination products is the #1 tested OTC safety point.
Acetaminophen FAQ
What is Acetaminophen used for?
Acetaminophen is used to treat pain, fever. Analgesic/antipyretic used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever.
What drug class is Acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen is an Analgesic/antipyretic (Pain/Inflammation group).
Is Acetaminophen a controlled substance?
No. Acetaminophen is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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