isn't acetaminophen tylenol? HELP

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Analgesics are given either rectally or via IV route. Acetaminophen is used instead of aspirin or nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs as these affect platelet aggregation and can contribute to bleeding. In addition, aspirin is avoided as it has been linked to Reye syndrome.

This is what my rationale said for my NCLEX question bank. Isn't tyenol and acetaminophen the same thing? I am so confused over the OTC analgesics names/generic names and what there contraindications are. I know NSAIDS are not to be used in heart failure, but which drugs classify as NSAIDS? Thanks everyone.

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Specializes in Cath/EP lab, CCU, Cardiac stepdown.

Acetaminophen is Tylenol but it isn't aspirin or an nsaid. An nsaid would be like ibuprofen.

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Yes, acetaminophen is the generic name for tylenol and it is not considered an NSAID. Aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen are considered NSAIDs

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Specializes in ER/Tele, Med-Surg, Faculty, Urgent Care.

Welcome to AN, I see you just joined today. Are you a student? LPN or RN & is this your first semester? Are you taking pharmacology currently? Analgesics can be given ORALLY which is the primary route. Aspirin is contraindicated in children due to Reye's Syndrome but is used in adults in low dose for cardiac reasons to prevent the platelet aggregation. Tylenol is a brand name, acetaminophen is generic name, but APAP is also an abbreviation for same med. There are many NSAIDS, what does your book or google list?

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