DTP Paracetamol Flashcards

1
Q

Paracetamol drug class

A

Analgesic

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Pharmacology of paracetamol

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Paracetamol is a p-amino phenol derivative that exhibits mild analgesic and antipyretic effects. It does not possess significant anti-inflammatory properties.

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3
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Metabolism of paracetamol

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By the liver, excreted by the kidneys

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4
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Indications for paracetamol

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Mild pain and fever

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5
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Contraindications of paracetamol

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  1. KSAR

2. Pt <1 month old

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Precautions of paracetamol

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  1. Hepatic or renal dysfunction

2. Pts on con commitment anticoagulant therapy excluding clopidogrel.

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7
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Side effects of paracetamol

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Nausea

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8
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Presentation of paracetamol tablet

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500 mg tablet

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8
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Elixir presentation

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120mg/5ml

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8
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Elixir presentation

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120mg/5ml

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9
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Onset, duration and half life of paracetamol.

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Onset 10-60 mins dependent on stomach contents, duration 4 hrs, half life 2 hrs

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10
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Schedule for paracetamol

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S2 therapeutic poisons

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11
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Doses of Paracetamol for Adults

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Adult 500 mg to 1 g every four hours

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12
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Doses of Paracetamol for Paediatrics

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Paed (15mg) 0.625ml/ kg every four hours

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13
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Special notes for paracetamol

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Consider previous doses of paracetamol by pt, carer or guardian

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