PAREMEDIC DRUGS
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| Trade Name | Tyloenol, Tempra, Panadol, St Joseph, Valandol, Valorin
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| Class | Clinically proven analgesic/antiipyetic. Produces analgesia by elevation of the pain threshold and antipyresis through action on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center. It’s an equivalent to ASA in analgesic and antipyetic effectiveness .Unlike ASA aceta
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| Onset | Peak effect 1-2 hrs. Duration 3-4 hrs. Half-life 1-3 hrs.
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| Indication | Substitute for ASA, when not tolerated or is contraindicated, to reduce fever and/or is temporarily relieve mild to moderate pain
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| Contraindications | Not to be used continuously for > 10 day for adult or > 5 days in children, Hypersensitivity to drug or phenacetin, children< 3 yrs old unless directed by physician, Avoid repeated admin to patents with anemia pr hepatic disease. Use with caution in arth
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| Adverse Reactions | Ac poisoning, hypoglycemia. CNS Dizziness, lethargy GI Anorexia N&V epigastric or abdominal pain diarrhea, hepatotoxicity, Hepatic coma, AC renal failure Other diaphoresis, chills
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| Drug Interactions | Ch co-admin of barbiturates, carbanazepine,phenytoin, and rifampin may increase the potential for Ch hepatotoxicity or Ac acetaminophen overdose.
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| Admonistation | Adult 325 – 650 mg PO q4-6 hrs with max 4g/daily. PR dose 650mg q4-6 w/max 4g/day Pediatric 15mg/kg q4- 6 hrs not to exceed 5 doses/ 24 hrs unless prescribed by physician
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