- GENERIC NAME : paracetamol(oral/ rectal)
- ALTERNATE NAME :acetaminophen
Paracetamol is a fever reducer and pain reliever. Paracetamol is also used to treat many conditions such as - headache, colds, toothaches, backaches & muscle aches .
STRUCTURE :
- FORMULA : C8H9NO2
- MOLAR MASS : 151.163 g/mol
- ANOTHER NAMES : N-acetyl - para- aminophenol, acetaminophen.
- DRUG CLASS : Antipyretics & Analgesics .
- SOLUBILITY : Soluble in ALCOHOL & WATER.
- IUPAC NAME : N-(4-hydroxyphenyl) ethanamide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide.
* IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
Do not use more of paracetamol than is recommended. If we will take maximum amount of paracetamol it can cause serious harm like damage to our liver. Maximum dose of paracetamol for adults is 1 gram(1000mg) per day.(NOT MORE THAN THAT). Paracetamol contain so many combination medicines . If we use certain products together may accidentally use too much paracetamol.
* AVOID ALCOHOL :
NOTE : We should read thelabel of any other medicine should using to see if it contains Paracetamol, Acetaminophen or APAP; in that condition should avoid drinking alcohol.
- Alcohol may ↑ (increase) risk of liver damage while taking paracetamol.
* OVERDOSE OF PARACETAMOL :
If we have used maximum amount of Paracetamol, in that condition various symptoms shown in our body such as - vomoting, nausea, loss of appetite, sweating, stomach pain & weakness. After some time signs may include pain in our upper stomach , dark urination & white of our eyes or yellowing of skin. If you have any of these symptoms of an allergic reactions ; stop using of this medicine .
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| OVERDOSE ON PARACETAMOL CAUSES LIVER FAILURE |
* INTERESTING FACTS : EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PARACETAMOL
- FACT ONE : Paracetamol is also known as acetaminophen & has been clinically used since 1893.
- FACT TWO : Paracetamol does not interact with another medicine UNLESS if taken with other Paracetamol containing drugslike co-codamol which will then cause overdose.
- FACT THREE : Maximum amount of Paracetamol can be lethal & overdose of Paracetamol may cause severe liver damage .
- FACT FOUR : Series of chemical sequencing acetanilide & phenacetin is metabolised to Paracetamol.
- FACT FIVE : Paracetamol can be administered to everyone ; children, elderly, pregnant women, EXCEPT individuals with Liver Dysfunction.
- FACT SIX : Paracetamol has so many formulations; soluble tablet, oral solution, capsule, caplet & suppositories.
* NOTE : IF YOU HAVE BLOOD PRESSURE; YOU SHOULD AVOID THE SOLUBLE TABLET DUE TO THE SALT CONTENT .
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A SYSTAMATIC REVIEW OF THE EFFECT OF PARACETAMOL ON BLOOD PRESSURE-AKSHITA SRIVASTAVA |
