Acetaminophen, the Active Ingredient of Tylenol, Has the Advantage Over

question 41

Multiple Choice

Acetaminophen, the active ingredient of Tylenol, has the advantage over aspirin by being less irritating to the stomach and less prone to allergic reactions. What is/are the major drawback(s) to this common drug?

• A) It only focus on one set of enzymes and therefore its effectiveness is more limited.
• B) It is much harder to isolate from common sources and therefore more expensive.
• C) It has much greater toxicity and care must be taken to prevent organ damage.
• D) It disrupts platelet formation and can lead to increased risk of hemorrhaging.
• E) None of the above

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