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Drug Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Nursing Considerations Patient Teaching Paracetamol Dosage: Hematologic: ALERT: Many OTC and

This document provides information about paracetamol (acetaminophen), including its classification as a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic. It produces analgesia by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system and relieves fever through action in the hypothalamic heat-regulating center. Paracetamol is indicated for relief of pain such as headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, and fever reduction in viral and bacterial infections. Contraindications include hypersensitivity, long-term alcohol use due to risk of hepatotoxicity, and use in patients on anticoagulant therapy or with gout. Adverse reactions include hematologic, hepatic, metabolic and skin issues.

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Drug Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Nursing Considerations Patient Teaching Paracetamol Dosage: Hematologic: ALERT: Many OTC and

This document provides information about paracetamol (acetaminophen), including its classification as a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic. It produces analgesia by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system and relieves fever through action in the hypothalamic heat-regulating center. Paracetamol is indicated for relief of pain such as headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, and fever reduction in viral and bacterial infections. Contraindications include hypersensitivity, long-term alcohol use due to risk of hepatotoxicity, and use in patients on anticoagulant therapy or with gout. Adverse reactions include hematologic, hepatic, metabolic and skin issues.

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Drug Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Nursing Considerations Patient Teaching

Paracetamol

Dosage:
250mg/5ml PRN

Brand Name:
Biogesic, Panadol,
Tylenol

Classification:
Non-narcotic
analgesic
Antipyretic


Produce
analgesia by
blocking pain
impulses by
inhibiting
synthesis of
prostaglandin in
the CNS or of
other substances
that sensitize
pain receptors to
stimulation. The
drug may relieve
fever through
central action in
the hypothalamic
heat-regulating
center.

Control of pain due
to headache,
earache,
dysmenorrhea,
arthralgia, myalgia,
musculoskeletal
pain, arthritis,
immunizations,
teething,
tonsillectomy

To reduce fever in
viral and bacterial
infections

As a substitute for
aspirin in upper GI
disease, bleeding
disorders clients in
anticoagulant
therapy and gouty
arthritis


Contraindicated in patients
hypersensitive to drug.
Use cautiously in patients with
long-term alcohol use because
therapeutics doses cause
hepatotoxicity in these patients.


Hematologic:
Hemolytic Anemia,
Neutropenia,
Leukopenia,
Pancytopenia
Hepatic: Jaundice
Metabolic:
Hypoglycemia
Skin: Rash, Urticaria


ALERT: Many OTC and
prescription products
contain acetaminophen;
be aware of this when
calculating total daily
dose.
Use liquid form for
children and patients who
have difficulty in
swallowing.
In children, dont exceed
five doses in 24 hours.


Do not exceed 4gm/24hr.
in adults and 75mg/kg/day
in children.

Do not take for >5days for
pain in children, 10 days
for pain in adults, or more
than 3 days for fever in
adults.

Extended-Release tablets
are not to be chewed.

Monitor CBC, liver and
renal functions.

Assess for fecal occult
blood and nephritis. Avoid
using OTC drugs with
Acetaminophen.

Take with food or milk to
minimize GI upset.

Report N&V. cyanosis,
shortness of breath and
abdominal pain as these
are signs of toxicity.

Report paleness,
weakness and heart beat
skips Report abdominal
pain, jaundice, dark urine,
itchiness or clay-colored
stools.

Phenmacetin may cause
urine to become dark
brown or wine-colored.

Report pain that persists
for more than 3-5 days.

Avoid alcohol. This drug is
not for regular use with
any form of liver disease

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