Paracetamol

Question 1

MOA

Answer 1

inhibits prostaglandin systhesis

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

Mild or moderate pain, usually in combination with other medicines.
> May be administered in addition to other medicines for severe pain

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Known severe allergy

> Current paracetamol poisoning

Question 4

Cautions

Answer 4

taken paracetamol within the last four hours
Abdominal pain, particularly if the patient is very unwell or vomiting
Known severe liver disease

Question 5

Administration, Route, Dose

Answer 5

Dosage
> 1.5 g PO for an adult weighing greater than 80 kg.
> 1 g for an adult weighing 80 kg or less