Question
Download Solution PDFParacetamol is found in first-aid boxes. When/why should these drugs be taken?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is To ease mild pain and reduce high temperature (fever).
Key Points
- Paracetamol is a very widely used medicine.
- It is a mild painkiller and reduces the temperature of patients with a fever.
- These actions are known as respectively analgesic and antipyretic.
Important Points
- Paracetamol bring belongs to the Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug class. It works by blocking the production of prostaglandins through the inhibition of two cyclooxygenase enzymes.
- It is also known as acetaminophen. Routes of administration our mouth, rectal and intravenous.
- The side effects of paracetamol are rare but can include allergic reactions such as rash and swelling; flushing, low blood pressure and a fast heartbeat.
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