Paracetamol syrup is an antipyretic used to reduce fever by acting on the hypothalamic heat regulating center. It should not be given to patients with known hypersensitivity or those with anemia, cardiac, liver or pulmonary diseases. Side effects include flushing, low blood pressure, and nausea. Nursing considerations include not letting a child take it for more than 3 days without a physician's direction and reporting any side effects or adverse reactions to the physician.
Paracetamol syrup is an antipyretic used to reduce fever by acting on the hypothalamic heat regulating center. It should not be given to patients with known hypersensitivity or those with anemia, cardiac, liver or pulmonary diseases. Side effects include flushing, low blood pressure, and nausea. Nursing considerations include not letting a child take it for more than 3 days without a physician's direction and reporting any side effects or adverse reactions to the physician.
Paracetamol syrup is an antipyretic used to reduce fever by acting on the hypothalamic heat regulating center. It should not be given to patients with known hypersensitivity or those with anemia, cardiac, liver or pulmonary diseases. Side effects include flushing, low blood pressure, and nausea. Nursing considerations include not letting a child take it for more than 3 days without a physician's direction and reporting any side effects or adverse reactions to the physician.
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