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1
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Introduction

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  • NSAID - Antiinflammatory, Antipyrexic, Analgesic
2
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Presentation

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  • Tablet 200mg or 400mg

- Solution 100mg in 5ml

3
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Why would you prescribe this drug

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  • Relief to moderate or high temperature and pain

- Soft tissue injury

4
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Typical dose

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  • Adult 400mg every 8hrs - Max 1.2g /24hr
5
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Pharmacodynamics

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  • Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) which inhibits the production of Prostaglandin synthesis
  • COX catalyses the formation of Prostaglandin and thromboxane which act as the messenger molecule in the inflammatio process
  • Inhibits platelet aggregation
  • Increases pain threshold
6
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Pharmacokinetics

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  • Absorption GI tract
  • Widely distributed
  • Metabolised Hepactically
  • Excreted really
7
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Side Effects

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  • May cause vomitting and diarrhoea