Acetaminophen Medication Guide PDF
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Summary
This document provides information about the medication Acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol). It covers its class, indications, dosage for adults and children, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, potential side effects, and important considerations, such as safety during pregnancy and alternating use with NSAIDs.
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Medication: Acetaminophen Trade: Tylenol Class: Aniline Analgesic and Antipyretic Indications: Mild-Moderate pain, Fever Dosing: Fever/infection/pain control Adult: 325-1000mg po Peds: 15mg/kg po Pharmacology: Acetaminophen is thought to act primarily in the CNS, increasing the pa...
Medication: Acetaminophen Trade: Tylenol Class: Aniline Analgesic and Antipyretic Indications: Mild-Moderate pain, Fever Dosing: Fever/infection/pain control Adult: 325-1000mg po Peds: 15mg/kg po Pharmacology: Acetaminophen is thought to act primarily in the CNS, increasing the pain threshold by inhibiting isoforms of cyclooxygenase, COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes involved in prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. Pharmacokinetics: Onset: 15-30 mins, Peak effect: 30-120 mins, Duration 3-4 hours, Half-Life: 1-3 hours Contraindications: History of liver disease, inability to swallow/protect airway Side effects: none known side effects when used as directed, if used in prolonged manner can cause liver failure/dysfunction, jaundice, abdominal pain, and nausea Pearls/notes: safe to use during pregnancy, best effect when alternated with NSAID every 4 hours.
