PARACETAMOL Flashcards
1
Q
Action and side effects
A
The exact mechanism of action is not known. It is
believed to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.
SIDE EFFECTS
• Nausea
2
Q
Indications, contraindications & precautions
A
Mild pain
• Fever
- KSAR
- Patients <1 month old
• Renal or hepatic disease
• Patients having
anticoagulant therapy
3
Q
Dosages
A
ADULT DOSAGE Mild pain/fever LEVEL ROUTE DOSAGE EMT 1 EMT 2 PO ≥16yrs 1g (2 tablets) paracetamol Repeated every 4 hours Max dose 4g in 24 hours
PAEDIATRIC DOSAGE Mild pain/fever LEVEL ROUTE DOSAGE EMT 1 EMT 2 PO ≥1 month 15mg/kg Elixar Single dose only Must not be administered within 4 hours of previous paracetamol administration
