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Acetaminophen
What are the **3 **brand names for Acetaminophen?
Tylenol®, Tempra®, Atasol®
Acetaminophen
What in the indication for it?
Pain, Fever
Acetaminophen
What is the dosage interval for Acetaminophen?
variable
Acetaminophen
Strength of acetaminophen?
Tab: 160 mg, 325 mg, 500 mg, 650 mg. Chew Tab: 160mg. Supp:
120mg, 160mg 325mg, 650mg Solution: 80 mg/mL, 160 mg/5 mL
Acetaminophen
What is the Common adverse effects of acetaminophen?
GI: constipation, nausea, vomiting. CNS: headache, insomnia.
Acetaminophen
Other information for acetaminophen?
Hepatotoxicity may occur after ingestion of a single dose of more than 7.5 g
(adults) or 150 mg/kg (children); a dose of 10 g or more is potentially fatal in an
adult. Acetylcysteine used in acute overdose. Because of the risk of toxicity,
dosing for children must not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours unless under the
advice of a physician
Indication for Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®
PAIN
Strengths for Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®
Tylenol#2 300mg acetaminophen/15mg caffeine/15 mg codeine,
Tylenol#3 300mg acetaminophen/15mg caffeine/30mg codeine
Dosing Interval for Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®
q4h, or q6h
A/E For Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®?
Most frequent adverse effects: drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness,
sedation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting (more prominent in ambulatory
patients). Constipation and abdmonial pain are common.
Allopurinol brand name?
Zyloprim
Allpurinol mechanism of action and indication?
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor; Gout
Allopurinol strenghts?
100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg
Allopurinol dosage interval?
OD, BID, TID, (any dose > 300 mg needs to be divided)
Allopurinol common adverse effects?
Skin rash (including SJS), usually maculopapular, is the
most commonly reported AE Incidence of skin rash may be increased with renal disorders. GI Also common (diarrhea, intermittent abdominal pain, N/V)
Other points for allopurinol?
Better tolerated when taken with food. Adjust dose in renal dysfunction