Paracetamol Flashcards
1
Q
Paracetamol Drug Class
A
Analgesic and anti-pyretic
2
Q
Paracetamol Action
A
Temporary relief of pain and discomfort in arthritis, headache, muscular and neuralgic conditions; also reduces fever
3
Q
Paracetamol Adverse Effects
A
- Nausea
- Liver failure in overdose situations
4
Q
Paracetamol Contraindications
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- Allergy or hypersensitivity
- Liver failure
- <7yrs of age
- Use in the last 4 hours
5
Q
Paracetamol Preparation
A
500mg in one tablet
6
Q
Paracetamol Use
A
- Pain management
- Febrile Pts
