Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) Flashcards
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Paracetamol Intro
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- Paracetamol is a p-aminophenol derivative that exhibits analgesic and antipyretic activity.
- Delayed onset of action with peak effect via oral route achieved in ≥ 30 minutes.
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Paracetamol Indications
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Mild to moderate pain :
- For example, headache, sprain/strain, toothache, etc.
As a component of a multimodal analgesic regime.
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3 Paracetamol Contraindications
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- Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol.
- Do not give if patient has had Paracetamol in the preceding 4 hours.
- Cannot exceed the maximum allowed single dose or exceed the maximum allowed paracetamol daily dose (24hrs).
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4 Paracetamol Precautions / Notes
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- There is no evidence that fever itself worsens the course of an illness. The primary goal should be to improve overall comfort [1]
- SJA do not support the use of paracetamol in infants < 6 months.
- 20 ml Paracetamol suspension bottle is single patient use only.
- Only used enteral syringe/dropper with suspension
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Paracetamol Special Considerations (Side Effects)
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Nil known at therapeutic doses.
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Paracetamol Presentation
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- 500mg white tablets
- 100mg/ml (2000mg/20ml) suspension
