anti pyre tics

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 1/17

ANTIPYRETICSPRESENTED BY-

BRUCHELLE PEREIRA.

DISHA DHAIRYAWAN.

DR KAVITA BADGUJAR.

DR PARAG SARVE.

MSC CR (2010-12), ICRI MUMBAI.

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 2/17

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

DRUG INFORMATION

DOSAGE FORMS RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 3/17

INTRODUCTION

Antipyretic drugs are class of drugs that are

used to prevent or reduce fever.

Do not affect normal body temperature.

Reduce body temperature from raised state

in case of bacterial or viral triggered defense

mechanism.

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 4/17

DRUG INFORMATION

PARACETAMOL

It is a type of NSAIDS(non steroidal anti-

inflammatory drugs). Deacetylated active metabolite of phenacetin

Chemical name - Para-aminosalicyclic acid.

Non-proprietary name Acetaminophen.

Proprietary name (Brand name) Crocin,Calpol, Panadol etc.

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 5/17

DRUG INFORMATION CONTD.

Mechanism of action-

Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in the

CNS and peripherially blocks pain impulse.Hence also used as analgesic widely.

Decreased levels of prostaglandins leads to

decreased effect of microbial pyrogens onheat regulating centers in brain & produces

antipyresis.

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 6/17

DRUG INFORMATION

PARACETAMOL

Dosage according to age -

Infants :50mg.

Children (1-3yrs ): 80-160 mg.(4-8yrs): 240-320mg.

(9-12yrs): 300-600 mg.

Adults: 0.5 -1g TDS (total daily dose ) not toexceed 2.5g .

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 7/17

DRUG INFORMATION CONTD

Advantages of Paracetamol-

Well tolerated & Safe.

Does not lead to gastric irritation, ulceration or

bleeding as in case of aspirin.No significant drug interactions.

Hypersensitivity is rare.

No acid-base disturbances.

Safely used in infants, pregnant, lactatingwomen & in patients where NSAIDScontraindicated  .

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 8/17

DRUG INFORMATION CONTD

PARACETAMOL is available in various oral &parenteral dosage forms.

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 9/17

PARACETAMOL TABLETS.

Dose 500 mg, 1.0g .

Brand name Crocin , Calpol, Panadol.

Manufacturers Glaxosmithklinepharmaceuticals (crocin), Aurobindo pharma,

Cipla limited etc.

Glaxosmithkline in 2003 has launched Crocinpain relief containing paracetamol&caffeine

as actives.

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 10/17

PARACETAMOL CAPSULES

DOSE- 500 mg -1g.

Can be used in children over 12yrs.

Brand name -Boots Paracetamol capsulesMfg by Boots pharmaceuticals .

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 11/17

PARACETAMOL SYRUP

DOSE 125mg/5 ml , 150mg / ml syrup.

Brand name- Aeknil syrup drops, Metacin,

Paracin ,Apecin paracetamol syrup etc Manufacturers Arihant pharmaceutical

works (Apecin), Therapeutic pharmaceuticals

(Aeknil syrup ).

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 12/17

PARACETAMOL ELIXIR

Paracetamol dissolved in defined quantities of 

alcohol.

Dose 120mg/5ml. Dose repeated every 4hrsupto 4 times a day.

Brand name - Panadol Paracetamol elixir.

Manufactured by- Cynosure pharma UK

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 13/17

PARACETAMOL SUSPENSION

Dose -150mg/5ml

Brand name Crocin suspension in strawberry

flavour (1-5 yrs of children) Crocin suspension double strength in mixed

fruit flavour (5-12yrs) .

Manufactured by Glaxosmithkline .

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 14/17

PARACETAMOL I.M INJECTION

Dose 150mg/ml.

Brand name- Aeknil Paracetamol I.M injection.

Manufactured by Aeknil Pharmaceuticals

Uses febrile convulsion , post operative

trauma , when oral medication is not possible.

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 15/17

PARACETAMOL SUPPOSITORIES

Dose 300mg per suppository

Used in paedriatic patients for mild to

moderate pain & fever. Brand name Doliprane

Manufactured by Aventis pharma.

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 16/17

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

FDA approval for Acetavance Paracetamol I.Vinjection by Cadence pharmaceuticals on2ndNov 2010.

Antipyretics like paracetamol , aspirin,dipyrine are used for modifying the labellingblood elements with tectnetium(nuclearmedicine).

Crocin quick works twice times as regularparacetamol tablet launched by GSK .

8/3/2019 Anti Pyre Tics

http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/anti-pyre-tics 17/17

 THANK YOU !!!