Acetaminophen Flashcards

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Acetaminophen Trade Name

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Tylenol, Ofirmev

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Acetaminophen Classification

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Non-Opioid Analgesic, antipyretic

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Acetaminophen Mechanism

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Medscape:
Acts on hypothalamus to produce antipyresis. Acts peripherally to block pain impulse generation by inhibiting the action of cyclooxygenase and prostaglandin synthesis in CNS.

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4
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Acetaminophen Onset of Action

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Capital:
30-60 minutes

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Acetaminophen Duration of Action

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Capital:
3-8 hours

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Acetaminophen Indications

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CT Protocols:
Mild to moderate pain
Fever

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Acetaminophen Contraindications

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CT Protocols:
Allergy, Liver Failure, liver disease

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Acetaminophen Side Effects/ Precautions/ Comments

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Capital:
Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Headache

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9
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Acetaminophen Adult Dose

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CT Protocols:
1 gram IV/IO infusion over at least 15 minutes
Mild to moderate pain: 1 gram PO
Capital:
325-1000 mg PO/IV/IO

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10
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Acetaminophen Pediatric Dose

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Capital:
10-15 mg/kg PO/IV/IO

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Acetaminophen Max Dose Adult (Pediatric)

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CT Protocols:
Do not exceed 1g in 4hrs
Capital:
Use with caution in nursing women
Do not exceed 4 grams/day

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Acetaminophen Routes of Administration

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IV/IO/PO

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Acetaminophen How Supplied

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Liquid, tablets, suppositories, IV solution

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