Acetaminophen

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Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES 8.08

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
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