ATI Pain and Inflammation: Acetaminophen Flashcards
1
Q
What is Acetaminophen for?
A
↓ pain
↓ fever
2
Q
What does it do?
A
↓ prostaglandins
3
Q
What are S/Es?
A
Acute Liver Toxicity (ALT)
4
Q
Should dosage exceed 4g/day?
A
Never, ↑ 4g/daily causes liver toxicity
5
Q
What is the antidote for Acetaminophen?
A
Acetylcysteine