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L5: Paracetamol Flashcards

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Origin of Paracetamol

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  • Synthetic non opiate derivative of p-amino phenol (N-acetyl-p-amino phenol NAPAP) or (Acetaminophen)
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uses of Paracetamol

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  • Analgesic & anti pyretic properties but with no or weak anti-inflammatory criteria.
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what is a major metabollite for acetanilide & Phenacetin?

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Paracetamol?

(causes Met HB)

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Preparations of Paracetamol

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Toxic action of Paracetamol in therapeutic doses

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Toxic action of Paracetamol in toxic overdoses

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Manner of poisoning by Paracetamol

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  • Accidental in children
  • Suicidal (very common)
  • Never homicidal
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what are substances that delay gastric emptying?

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  • anticholinergics
  • Antihistamines
  • Anti depressants
  • Antipsychotics
  • Antiparkinsonian
  • Anticonvulsants
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Absorbtion of Paracetamol

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  • Rapidly absorbed,
  • But may delay in cases of SR Proparation, by Other drugs and high carbohydrate foods
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Distribution of Paracetamol

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Metabolism of Paracetamol

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95% metabolized by the liver.

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excretion of Paracetamol

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5% excreted unchanged in the kidney.

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what is the toxic dose of Paracetamol?

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CP of Paracetamol toxicity

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  • Stage I (0-24 hours): “GIT upset stage”
  • Stage Il: (1-2 Days): “Asymptomatic Stage”
  • Stage III: (3-5 days): “Hepatic Stage”
  • Stage IV: (5 days - 2 weeks): “Recovery Stage”
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Stage II of Paracetamol toxicity

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Stage 1 of Paracetamol toxicity

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  • Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, pallor & malaise.
  • Symptoms subside and the patient may appear normal
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Stage III of Paracetamol toxicity

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Stage IV of Paracetamol toxicity

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  • Normalization of the liver function tests begins about 8 days post-ingestion
  • Hepatic architecture returns to normal within 3 months.
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Investigations for Paracetamol toxicity

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  • Plasma Acetaminophen Level
  • Liver function tests
  • Renal Functions Tests
18
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plasma acetaminophen level in Paracetamol toxicity

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Liver Function tests in Paracetamol toxicity

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Renal Function Tests in Paracetamol toxicity

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In cases of Evidence of renal damage “Proteinuria, Phosphaturia”.

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TTT aspects of Paracetamol toxicity

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  • Emergency and supportive measures
  • Decontamination
  • Antidote
  • Enhanced Elimination
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Emergency & Supportive TTT of Paracetamol toxicity

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  • Treatment of Shock, Hypotension & Arrhythmia.
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Decontamination of Paracetamol toxicity

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  • Gastric Lavage
  • Activated Charcoal
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Gastric Lavage in Paracetamol toxicity

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  • If large ingestion of paracetamol & presented within 1 hour
  • Or in concomitant ingestion of drugs which delay Gl absorption.
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Activated Charcoal in Paracetamol toxicity

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If <4 hours from ingestion:

  • Administer as a single dose 1g/kg orally or nasogastric tube.
  • Does not advorsely affoct oral N-acetylcystein (NAC) efficacy.
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Antidote in Paracetamol toxicity

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N-Acetylcystein 20%

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Indications of N-Acetylcystein 20% in Paracetamol toxicity

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  • The first choice, it is best given within 8 hours.
  • Indicated for toxic levels of paracetamol.
  • Do not delay antidote therapy for lack of a paracetamol level.
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Mechanism of NAC

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  • Increase synthesis of glutathione.
  • Increase conversion to sulfate metabolite.
  • Decrease conversion to toxic intermediates.
28
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oral doses of N-Acetylcystein in Paracetamol toxicity

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IV infusion of N-Acetylcystein in Paracetamol toxicity

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SE of oral antidote in Paracetamol toxicity

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  • Nausea, vomiting &diarrhea.
  • Extremely offensive sulfur odor.
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SE of IV infusion of antidote in Paracetamol toxicity

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  • Infravenous anaphylactoid reaction (treaf with
    ontihistamines, epinephrine).
  • Isolated effects include
    1. Flushing
    2. Pruritus
    3. Angioedema
    4. Bronchospasm
    5. Tachycardia
    6. Hypotension.
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Enhanced Elimination in Paracetamol toxicity

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Hemedialysis & Hemoperlusion

Iodicated in selested patisot with:
* Plasma level > 1000 microgram/ml
* Hypersensitivity to NAC
* Renal failure > 48 h

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Supportive therapy for liver in Paracetamol toxicity

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34
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what are groups at high risk of Paracetamol toxicity?

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