AIIMS SPECIAL IMAGE BASED QUIZ -4

 Paracetamol : An Overview

Paracetamol is an Antipyretic Drug which is used to relieve pain, fever, toothaches, osteoarthritis.

Sometimes it is also used to relieve migraine.

Side Effects : 

Nausea

Abdominal pain, 

Drop in hemoglobin

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Abnormal liver function tests

Uses :
1.Fever

It is Drug of choice for reducing fever. However, there 

2.Pain

(A) Musculoskeletal pain

(B) Headache

3. Closure of Patent Ducts Arteriosus

Paracetamol is available in Tablet,Syrup and Injection Forms. Tablet form is available in 500mg and 650mg. Syrup form is available for Pediatric Patients. Injection form is available in 1g Concentration.