ATI Pain and Inflammation: Acetaminophen Flashcards

1
Q

What is Acetaminophen for?

A

↓ pain

↓ fever

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2
Q

What does it do?

A

↓ prostaglandins

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3
Q

What are S/Es?

A

Acute Liver Toxicity (ALT)

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4
Q

Should dosage exceed 4g/day?

A

Never, ↑ 4g/daily causes liver toxicity

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5
Q

What is the antidote for Acetaminophen?

A

Acetylcysteine

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