Paracetamol Flashcards

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Pharmacology and presentation of Paracetamol?

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500mg Tablet,120mg/5ml Elixir

Inhibits the production of prostaglandins resulting in a reduction of pain and fever

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Indicators of Paracetamol?

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  • Mild pain
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Contraindications of Paracetamol?

(ACHAT)

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  • Hypersensitivity
  • Age <1 month
  • Chest pain in ACS
  • Administered in the last 4 hours
  • Total dose exceeded of 4g or 60mg/kg in the last 24hours
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Cautions of Paracetamol?

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  • Hepatic/Renal dysfunction
  • Elderly or Frail
  • Malnourished
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Side Effects of Paracetamol?

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  • Hypersensitivity reactions including severe skin rash (rare)
  • Haematological reaction (rare)
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Dosing Regimes of Paracetamol?

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Adults
- 1g PO, single dose only

Paeds
- 15mg/kg PO, single dose only

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Onset and duration of Paracetamol?

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  • Onset = 30 minutes
  • Duration = 4 hours
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