Synthesis of Acetaminophen Lab Report Bijal Patel, 20467049 Partner: Poojan Parikh T.A.’s: Long Pu CHEM 123L, Section: 006, Rm: ESC 149 Tuesday February 4, 2013, 2:30pm-5:20pm Experiment Done: Tuesday January 22, 2013 Introduction Acetaminophen was first introduced in 1955 (Richman, 2004). It is an over-the-counter drug that relieves pain and reduced fevers. Acetaminophen is considered an alternate to aspirin since it does not irritate the stomach (Richman, 2004). It also has very
Acetaminophen is a common pain reliever and fever reducer used to treat conditions such as head, muscle or toothache, as well as colds, fevers, and even arthritis. It is available in a many tablet form to be ingested. These tablets are manufactured by a large variety of pharmaceutical manufactures including a great deal of generic brand companies. These tablets all have the same active ingredient in acetaminophen, yet each hold different inactive ingredients that can impact the overall performance
Many people around the world have used medication to treat a medical issue, many individuals use medication daily to treat various issues and reasons including but not limited to diseases, disorders, for life, and pain management. Pain is an interesting concept, as the sensation is subjective to each individual, making it difficult to define. Anatomically, pain can be explained in steps: contact, reception, transmission, and receiving. First there is a stimulus; it can be pressure, puncture, a burn
aisle of your pharmacy like Rite Aid, CVS, or Walmart. You have been suffering from some headaches and you want to get some pain killers. As you reach for you a box of Extra Strength Tylenol (also known as Acetaminophen) that costs $8.95 , you spot a bottle of Equate Extra Strength Acetaminophen for only $41. Not only is this generic store brand less than half the price of Tylenol, it also had double the product! You mind wavers on which capsules to buy. Does the lower cost of generic indicate a lack
making process more effective within the clinical workflow. They include computerized alerts to care givers and patients, focused data report on patient status, clinical guidelines, documentation templates, and contextual relevant reference. This essay will critically analyze strategy that can be employed to enhance the integration of various aspects of patients with the CDS and means through which efforts can be prioritized in a team. This will include CDS intervention meeting meaningful use requirements
Influenza Essay Influenza is a disease also known as ‘the flu’ which is most common in the U.S. Influenza is caused by a contagious virus that is spread by fluids of coughing, sneezing and direct eye contact from surfaces where serious infection and death occur around the world mostly in winter. Someone who gets the disease, inhale the virus or touch the germs from objects including computer keyboards and telephones and then touching their mouths and nose. Influenza viruses spread from person to
To begin with, studies show that, “In 12 states there are more opioid prescriptions than people” (Brooks). Abuse and addiction of substances like opioids are becoming more of an issue with each generation. People are allowing for these substances to control them. When will people be satisfied with their life enough to not get dragged by this demon. But who are we to blame? Primarily, the affect the user’s decisions cast upon closest family and friends, the emotions felt by the people closest to
they all love them very much. A lot of people will do anything to ensure the comfort and safety of their companion and friend. Many people may be shocked and horrified to find that over 100 Million animals die each year due to animal testing. This essay will go into more detail about some reasons why people might find animal testing wrong, and some reasons why a lot of people see it as a good thing. While most believe that animal testing is important for medical research, some people think it is wrong
a purse that you bought as a counterfeit? What if it was a knockoff Tylenol or birth control? Do you think it would be harmful, then? This happens all the time, and the production and sales of counterfeit drugs are more common than you think. This essay will explain why the production and sale of counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs are wrong. When someone creates something, that is solely from their mind, whether it be literature, a play, a piece of artwork, it is Intellectual Property
getting their children vaccinated is a must to prevent harmful diseases such as measles and whooping cough, others believe that vaccines are one of the leading causes to many uprising disorders such as autism and other neurological problems. This essay explains the different reasons parents are rejecting certain vaccinations for their children. By the time a child is 6 years old, the Center of Disease Control and Prevention provides a recommended set of vaccinations for every child. These vaccinations