Question

1). write a short piece (max 500 words) about paracetamol You may wish to cover the following: • Chemical structure • Indications for use . Two examples of dosages for different uses, patient groups or routes of administration Examples of common side effects . Examples of interactions Examples of contra-indications or cautions Important advice for patients and the reasons

Answer 1

PARACETAMOL & Chemical Structure н нь HOT Indication for use : Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic Pro- Pexties, also use in case of inflammation, - Dysmenorrhoca, Antiplatelet aggregatory, gastric mucosal danage.

Two example of dosage form and Voores of admini@. ③ CROCIN PAIN RELIEF : 650 mg & Caffeine song tab. It is well absorped from ORALLY. © FERRINIL: 300 mg /2 md for InjECTION Common Side effect: Nausea, vomiting, Sashes occur occasionally, Leukopenia is rare, papillary necrosis - tubular atrophy followed by renal fibrosis A INTERACTION! © Sulfonylurea, warfarin interact with Posacetamol and increase risk of cholestyramine, clolestipol decrease- Pharmacological effect of paracetamol. Insituberculosis drug Ironiazil in tion with paracetamo ulos interac-

nd ca Oh 2 Example of Contraindication ☺ Severe lives and respiratory disease ② During Pregnancy and breast feeling mother. © In case of Juvenile - rheumatoid arthritis. children suffering from chicken pox. = Important advice to patient In case of Severe alcohol intake patient should avoided Paracetamol. © Hepatic mecsosis Prient should avoided Paracetamol. ② It should be avoided in die betic