acetaminophen* tylenol Flashcards
1
Q
drug classification
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antipyretic/ analgesic
2
Q
mechanism of action
A
COX inhibitor- elevation of pain threshold, antypyretic by action on hypothalamic heat regulatory center
3
Q
onset of action
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15-30 min
4
Q
peak
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30-120min
5
Q
duration
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3-4 h
6
Q
half life
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1-3 h
7
Q
indications, field use
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pediatric fever
8
Q
contraindications
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hypersensitivity
9
Q
side effects, adverse reactions
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dizziness, abdominal pain, hypoglycemia, n+v
10
Q
pedi dose
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15mg/kg PO q4-6h PRN, max dose 4g/day
11
Q
precautions
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metabolized by liver- overdose can be toxic
does not have anti-platelet aggregation effect
does not have peripheral anti-inflammatory effect
12
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drug on drug interaction
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chronic excessive use of alcohol increases risk of hepatotoxicity
