PARACETAMOL

Generic name Mechanism Indication Contraindication Side effects Nursing

of action Considerations
Paracetamol Paracetamol has a Paracetamol is Paracetamol is one of -An allergic -Parents should take
central analgesic a mild analgesic the few medicines reaction. care they give their
Brand name: effect that is and antipyretic, that can be taken in -Flushing, low blood child the correct
Calpol mediated through and its almost any situation, pressure and a fast dose.
activation of - Paracetamol can be
recommended even during heartbeat.
descending taken on an empty
for the pregnancy and -Blood disorders.
serotonergic stomach.
pathways. Debate treatment of breastfeeding, as long - Do not drink
-Liver and kidney
exists about its most painful as the recommended excessive quantities
damage.
primary site of and febrile dosage is followed. of alcohol while
action, which may conditions. Taking this medicine taking paracetamol.
be inhibition of does not affect driving -Keep all paracetamol
prostaglandin either, as it does not well out of the reach
synthesis or cause drowsiness. of children.
through an active
metabolite
influencing
cannabinoid
receptors..