Acetominophen Flashcards
1
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Class
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Non-opioid analgesic, antipyretic
2
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Indications
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Mild Pain or Fever
3
Q
Adult Dose
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500-1000mg, PO every 6-8 hrs
4
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Pediatric dose
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15 mg/kg PO every 4-6hrs
5
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Contraindications
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Liver disease, renal disease, chronic alcoholism, administration of acetaminophen or acetaminophen containing medications within the previous four hours. MAINLY COMMON COLDS MEDICATIONS CONTAIN ACETAMINOPHEN. Allergy to Acetaminophen.
6
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Precautions
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Inability to swallow or take medication by mouth, respiratory distress, persistent vomiting.
Adult toxic dose: 7.5 g-10 g
Pediatric toxic dose: 150 mg/kg
7
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Adverse effects
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Hepatotoxicity associated with overdose. May cause adverse Reno reactions when you get in with NSAIDs, salicylates.
8
Q
Protocols used
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B 18 pediatric fever
9
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Trade Name
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Tylenol
