Paracetamol Flashcards
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Drug Class of Paracetamol
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Analgesic - Antipyretic
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Pharmacology of Paracetamol
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p-aminophenol derivative
3
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Metabolism of Paracetamol
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By the liver and excreted by the kidneys
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Indications of Paracetamol
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mild-moderate pain and fever
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Contraindications of Paracetamol
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Allergy/ADR
Babies under 1 month old
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Side effects of Paracetamol
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Nausea
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Precautions of Paracetamol
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Hepatic function
Soluble Tablets for patients with sodium restriction (phenylketonuria)
8
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Onset, Duration and Half Life - Paracetamol
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10-60 minutes, 4 hours, 2 hours ish
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Routes of Administration
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PO (IV in Hospital)
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Adult dosage of Paracetamol
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1g QID, max 4g in 24 hours
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Peadiatric dosage of Paracetamol
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15mg per/kg