Paracetamol Flashcards by Ashley Nicholls

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Drug Class of Paracetamol

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Analgesic - Antipyretic

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Pharmacology of Paracetamol

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p-aminophenol derivative

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Metabolism of Paracetamol

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By the liver and excreted by the kidneys

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Indications of Paracetamol

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mild-moderate pain and fever

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Contraindications of Paracetamol

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Allergy/ADR

Babies under 1 month old

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Side effects of Paracetamol

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Nausea

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Precautions of Paracetamol

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Hepatic function

Soluble Tablets for patients with sodium restriction (phenylketonuria)

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Onset, Duration and Half Life - Paracetamol

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10-60 minutes, 4 hours, 2 hours ish

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Routes of Administration

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PO (IV in Hospital)

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Adult dosage of Paracetamol

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1g QID, max 4g in 24 hours

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Peadiatric dosage of Paracetamol

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15mg per/kg

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