Paracetamol Flashcards

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Paracetamol - Type

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Simple analgesic/antipyretic

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Paracetamol - Presentation

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48mg/ml colour free liquid

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Paracetamol - Actions (2)

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  1. Antipyretic

2. Mild analgesic

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Paracetamol - Use

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Pyrexia in children who have or may have a febrile convulsion

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Paracetamol - Adverse effects (4)

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Rare - none confirmed/refuted to causal use

  1. dyspepsia
  2. nausea
  3. allergic reactions
  4. haematological reactions
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Paracetamol - Contraindications (4)

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  1. Known or suspected allergy to paracetamol
  2. Previous paracetamol dose in last 4 hours
  3. Children without sufficient gag reflex to swallow dose
  4. Children
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Paracetamol - Precautions (2)

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  1. Impaired hepatic function

2. Impaired renal function

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Paracetamol - Dose

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Paediatric - 15mg/kg

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Paracetamol - Special notes

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Does not necessarily prevent febrile convulsions
Still provide active cooling measures as well as checking for cause of temp
Do not exceed 60mg/kg/24hrs

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