Paracetamol

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Paracetamol


  • analgesic
  • absorbed from small intestine so no use in ileus

Dose

  • 0.5-1g QDS

Side Effects

  • hepatotoxic in overdose

Overdose

  • N-acetylcysteine if 4 hour+ levels above treatment line
  • will not cause reduced consciousness during early period so must have taken something else
 

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