Acetaminophen

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ANTIPYRETICS/ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Acetaminophen / Antipyretic

DESCRIPTION / ACTION:

• Antipyretic action results from inhibition of prostaglandins in the CNS (hypothalamic heat-regulating center)
• Non-salicylate, non-narcotic analgesic.

INDICATIONS:

• Mild to moderate pain or fever.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Hypersensitivity

PRECAUTIONS:

• Hypersensitivity, anemia, hepatic disease, renal disease, chronic alcoholism, pregnancy, elderly, lactation.

DOSE:

• 80mg, 160mg, 320mg suppositories
• Onset slow, peak 1-2 hrs, duration 3-4 hours