Tylenol/ Acetamphen Flashcards
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Mech of action
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COX inhibitor>elevation of pain threshold, antipyretic by acton on hypothalmic heat regulatory center
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Drug class
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Antipyretic/ Analgesic
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Pharmacokinetics
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OOA - 15-30min
Peak - 30-120min
Duration - 3-4hrs
HL - 1-3hrs
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Indications
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Pediatric fever
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Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
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Side effects
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Dizzy, abdominal pain, hypoglycemia, N/V
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Dose
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PEDI - 15 mg/kg PO Q4-6HR PRN max dose 4g/day
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Precautions
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Metabolized by liver - overdose can be toxic
Does not have anti-platelet aggregation effect
Does not have peripheral anti-inflammatory effect
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Drug - Drug
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Chronic excessive use of alcohol increases risk of hepatoxicity
