Tuesday, October 13, 2009

paracetamol

Generic name:
• paracetamol

Brand name:
• Calpol

Classification:
• Analgesics
• Muscle Relaxants

Dosage:
• 2.5ml

Route:
• PO

Frequency:
• q 4hrs


MECAHNISM OF ACTION
♥ Decreases fever by inhibiting the effects of pyrogens on the hypothalamus heat regulating centers & by a hypothalamic action leading to sweating & vasodilatation.

♥Relieves pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis at the CNS but does not have anti-inflammatory action because of its minimal effect on peripheral prostaglandin synthesis.


INDICATIONS
♥ Relief of mild-to-moderate pain; treatment of fever.



CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindicated to patients with:

☼ Hypersensitivity

☼ intolerance to tartrazine (yellow dye #5), alcohol, table sugar, saccharin

☼ Contraindicated with allergy to acetaminophen



ADVERSE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG
Stimulation, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hepatotoxicity, hepatic seizure(overdose, Renal failure(high, prolonged doses), leucopenia, neutropenia, hemolytic anemia (long term use) thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, rash, urticaria, hypersensitivity, cyanosis, anemia, jaundice, CNS, stimulation, delirium followed by vascular collaps, convulsions, coma, death.


NURSING INTERVENTION and PRECAUTIONS
♥ Assess patient’s fever or pain: typeof pain, location, intensity, duration, temperature, and diaphoresis.

♥Assess allergic reactions: rash, urticaria; if these occur, drug may have to be discontinued.

♥Teach patient to recognize signs of chronic overdose: bleeding, bruising, malaise, fever, sore throat.

♥Tell patient to notify prescriber for pain/ fever lasting for more than 3 days.

5 comments:

Unknown May 21, 2017 at 7:21 AM  

What if a two years old baby accidentally bite a tablet of ferrus sulfate and swallow a half of it??what will happen??

Unknown March 1, 2020 at 11:15 PM  

Thanks....more please😋

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