PARACETAMOL

Question 1

Drug class

Answer 1

non-opiate

Question 2

How does it work? (3)

Answer 2

1. weak inhibitor of COX-2 enzyme (cyclooxygenase)
2. blocks the production of prostaglandins
3. controls fever

Question 3

Indications (2)

Answer 3

1. pain

2. lowers fever

Question 4

Contraindications (2)

Answer 4

1. liver toxicity

• chronic, excessive alcohol in take
• severe hepatic impairment

2. body habitus

• low weight
• malnutrition

Question 5

Side effects

Answer 5

few

Question 6

eliminations

Answer 6

urine