Friday, August 24, 2012

Paracetamol(Acetaminophen)

 One of NSAIDs, acts on COX enzymes, mainly COX-2.


Uses: 
 used as an analgesic and anti-pyretic.
 mainly for moderate pain as in headaches.



Dose: 
3 gm/day for a healthy person divided into three doses.

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Special combination for hepatic patients: combine with methonine to reduce toxicity as methionine is converted into glutathione which metabolizes paracetamol.


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