Acetaminophen Side Effects and Mechanism of Action
In this video you will learn the mechanism of action of acetaminophen and acetaminophen’s side effects pharmacology can be challenging to learn about in nursing school so we’re going to break it down really super simple for you step by step so that you can finally understand it so don’t worry my friend you don’t need to figure everything out alone anymore for
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The therapeutic class is an antipyretic the indications for acetaminophen or what acetaminophen is used for is treatment of mild to moderate pain and treatment of fever the mechanism of action of acetaminophen is not fully understood but it’s thought to inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins which are the main component responsible for pain inflammation and fever
Within the central nervous system it’s thought that acetaminophen only affects the prostaglandins in the central nervous system not systemic which is why it does not help with inflammation it is also thought that by inhibiting the prostaglandins it stimulates the serotonin pathways within the central nervous system and helps to increase serotonin levels which is
That feel-good hormone the therapeutic effect of acetaminophen is a decrease in pain and a decrease in fever some side effects you’ll want to watch out for with acetaminophen are that most can occur from the iv form of acetaminophen or overmeth they can be agitation and anxiety especially in kids it’s not fully understood why this happens but it’s thought to be
Because of the changes in the central nervous system by inhibiting the prostaglandins gi upset can happen as well when taking acetaminophen increased lfts can happen because the liver is where acetaminophen is metabolized and if there is prolonged use or higher than recommended doses it can be very caustic to the liver a rash or steven johnson syndrome can happen
With hypersensitivity reactions as well for your nursing assessment with acetaminophen you’re going to want to do a thorough pain assessment before and following the administration of the acetaminophen monitor for increased risk factors for limber monitor for increased risk factors for liver damage such as alcoholism or malnutrition this would increase their
Risk of developing liver damage when using acetaminophen monitor for any skin changes or rash because steven johnson syndrome can develop monitor for improvement in pain or a decrease in fever it usually takes 30 to 60 minutes to take effect when it’s taken orally major contraindications for taking acetaminophen would be decreased liver function and severely
Decreased renal function alcoholism hypovolemia and malnutrition are serious risk factors as well patient education for acetaminophen would be to have your patient take it exactly as recommended and not to exceed the daily max dose as this can be toxic to the liver for adults do not exceed 4 000 milligrams per day also be aware that there are many medications
That contain acetaminophen both over-the-counter and prescription such as sudafed theraflu or vicodin this should be considered to avoid accidental overdose it should not be taken longer than 10 days for adults or five days for kids unless it is prescribed you should avoid alcohol while taking acetaminophen because it can increase your risk of liver damage it is
Also very important to check concentrations of the liquid form there is a children’s versus an infant drops and the dosage should be based on weight specifically for children nursing considerations for acetaminophen is that the iv form has more side effects than the po form be sure not to exceed the daily maximum dosage and double check the weight-based dosing for
Children for any overdose you would give acetylcysteine now if you want to deep dive into all of the other medications that you need to learn in nursing school these are the ones that are going to show up on your exam my friend do not miss out on the medication database that we have for you inside the nursing sos membership community and of course there are three
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