January 2025

Indigenous development

• Antibiotic Nafithromycin
• Indigenous Paracetamol

Paracetamol

chemically known as N-acetyl-para-aminophenol, is widely used for pain relief and fever reduction. 

Acetaminophen

In the United States and Japan, it is called acetaminophen (derived from its chemical structure), while most other countries, including India, use the name paracetamol.

Pain reliever and Fever reducer

It works by inhibiting prostaglandins, which amplify pain, and targets the hypothalamus for fever reduction.

Risk and Threats: 

Paracetamol poisoning quietly causes thousands of deaths globally, with over 60,000 emergency visits and more than 500 deaths annually in the U.S. alone.

The issue is underreported, especially in Asia, South America, and Africa, and is rarely discussed despite its scale.