Paracetamol Drug Sheet

Question 1

Paracetamol

-Contraindications

Answer 1

• Children <1 month
• Chest pain in suspected ACS
• Taken within past 4 hours
• Exceeded Doses in last 24 hours
• Hypersensitivity

Question 2

Paracetamol

- Precautions

Answer 2

• Impaired hepatic/liver function
• Elderly/Frail
• Malnourished

Question 3

Paracetamol

- Indication

Answer 3

• Mild pain relief

- Headache

Question 4

Paracetamol

- Pharmacology

Answer 4

Analgesic and antipyretic agent

- Thought to inhibit prostagladin synthesis in the CNS

Question 5

Paracetamol

- Presentation

Answer 5

500 mg tablets

120 mg in 5ml Liquid (24mg/1ml)

Question 6

Paracetamol

- Route

Answer 6

Oral

IV

Question 7

Paracetamol

- Side effects

Answer 7

Haematological reactions Rare

Hypersensitivity reactions - skin rashes (rare)

Question 8

Paracetamol

• Onset
• Duration

Answer 8

Onset: 30 mins
Duration: 4 hours