Phenacetin: The now-banned Pain Killer

Abstract: An 8 page overview of the history of the drug phenacetin. Describes the numerous potentially adverse and possibly even fatal aspects of the drug. Applauds the U.S. decision to outlaw it but questions the approval process which put it on the shelves in the first place. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Filename: PPphenac.wps

Pages: 8

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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