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Overdose Risk
- Acetaminophen is widely used, making it common in overdoses.
- This highlights the importance of understanding its potential dangers.
Mechanism Mystery
- Acetaminophen's exact mechanism of action remains largely unknown.
- It reduces pain and fever, but the "how" is still being researched.
CNS-Focused Pain Relief
- Acetaminophen's pain-reducing effect is likely due to multiple mechanisms.
- It may reduce prostaglandin production in our central nervous system.