PARACETAMOL Flashcards
1
Q
Drug class
A
non-opiate
2
Q
How does it work? (3)
A
- weak inhibitor of COX-2 enzyme (cyclooxygenase)
- blocks the production of prostaglandins
- controls fever
3
Q
Indications (2)
A
- pain
2. lowers fever
4
Q
Contraindications (2)
A
- liver toxicity
- chronic, excessive alcohol in take
- severe hepatic impairment
- body habitus
- low weight
- malnutrition
5
Q
Side effects
A
few
6
Q
eliminations
A
urine
