Acetaminophen Flashcards
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Classification
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Analgesic, Other
2
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Mechanism of Action
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- Acts on hypothalamus to produce antipyresis. May work peripherally to block pain impulse generation; may also inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in CNS.
3
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Indications
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- Analgesia
- Fever > 100.4
4
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Contraindications
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- Patient has taken it within the last 4 hours.
- Patient <3 months
- Hypersensitivity
- Severe active liver disease
5
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Adverse Effects
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- Anaphylaxis/anaphylactoid
- Hepatotoxicity
- Anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
6
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Administration
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- Adult: 15-20 mg/kg, or 325-1000 mg PO, do not exceed 3250 mg/day. 650 mg for muscoskelatal trauma
- Peds: Weight based
