Acetaminophen Flashcards
Acetaminophen Trade Name
Tylenol, Ofirmev
Acetaminophen Classification
Non-Opioid Analgesic, antipyretic
Acetaminophen Mechanism
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.
Acetaminophen Onset of Action
Capital:
30-60 minutes
Acetaminophen Duration of Action
Capital:
3-8 hours
Acetaminophen Indications
CT Protocols:
Mild to moderate pain
Fever
Acetaminophen Contraindications
CT Protocols:
Allergy, Liver Failure, liver disease
Acetaminophen Side Effects/ Precautions/ Comments
Capital:
Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Headache
Acetaminophen Adult Dose
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
Acetaminophen Pediatric Dose
Capital:
10-15 mg/kg PO/IV/IO
Acetaminophen Max Dose Adult (Pediatric)
CT Protocols:
Do not exceed 1g in 4hrs
Capital:
Use with caution in nursing women
Do not exceed 4 grams/day
Acetaminophen Routes of Administration
IV/IO/PO
Acetaminophen How Supplied
Liquid, tablets, suppositories, IV solution