DTP Paracetamol

Question 1

Paracetamol drug class

Answer 1

Analgesic

Question 2

Pharmacology of paracetamol

Answer 2

Paracetamol is a p-amino phenol derivative that exhibits mild analgesic and antipyretic effects. It does not possess significant anti-inflammatory properties.

Question 3

Metabolism of paracetamol

Answer 3

By the liver, excreted by the kidneys

Question 4

Indications for paracetamol

Answer 4

Mild pain and fever

Question 5

Contraindications of paracetamol

Answer 5

1. KSAR

2. Pt <1 month old

Question 6

Precautions of paracetamol

Answer 6

1. Hepatic or renal dysfunction

2. Pts on con commitment anticoagulant therapy excluding clopidogrel.

Question 7

Side effects of paracetamol

Answer 7

Nausea

Question 8

Presentation of paracetamol tablet

Answer 8

500 mg tablet

Question 8

Elixir presentation

Answer 8

120mg/5ml

Question 8

Elixir presentation

Answer 8

120mg/5ml

Question 9

Onset, duration and half life of paracetamol.

Answer 9

Onset 10-60 mins dependent on stomach contents, duration 4 hrs, half life 2 hrs

Question 10

Schedule for paracetamol

Answer 10

S2 therapeutic poisons

Question 11

Doses of Paracetamol for Adults

Answer 11

Adult 500 mg to 1 g every four hours

Question 12

Doses of Paracetamol for Paediatrics

Answer 12

Paed (15mg) 0.625ml/ kg every four hours

Question 13

Special notes for paracetamol

Answer 13

Consider previous doses of paracetamol by pt, carer or guardian