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Paracetamol

Paracetamol (brand name Sanmol) is a non-narcotic analgesic with a dosage of 1 gm that works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system to block pain impulses and reduce fever. It is indicated for pain and fever but is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite while rare but serious adverse effects involve neutropenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia and liver damage. Nursing considerations include verifying the patient's information and dose, checking for allergic reactions, and monitoring for side effects.

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Paracetamol

Paracetamol (brand name Sanmol) is a non-narcotic analgesic with a dosage of 1 gm that works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system to block pain impulses and reduce fever. It is indicated for pain and fever but is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite while rare but serious adverse effects involve neutropenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia and liver damage. Nursing considerations include verifying the patient's information and dose, checking for allergic reactions, and monitoring for side effects.

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DRUG DOSAGE MECHANISM INDICATION AND SIDE EFFECTS AND ADVERSE NURSING CONSIDERATION

OF ACTION CONTRAINDICATION EFFECTS


Generic 1 gm Blocks INDICATIONS: SIDE EFFECTS: o Verify patient’s name
Name: generation of  Pain  Nausea o Check if right medication
Paracetamol pain impulses,  Fever  Vomiting and dose
probably by  Loss of appetite o Assess allergic reactions
Brand Name: inhibiting
Sanmol prostaglandin CONTRAINDICATIONS:
synthesis in the  Hypersensitivity ADVERSE EFFECTS:
Functional CNS or the  Neutropenia
Class: synthesis or  Leukopenia
Muscle action of other  Pancytopenia
relaxant substances that  Liver damage
sensitize pain
Chemical receptors to
Class: mechanical or
Non-narcotic chemical
analgesic stimulation.

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