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administration IV Biological half-life 2.4 hours CAS Number 66532-85-2 Route Intravenous therapy ChemSpider ID 62097 | ATC code N02BE05 (WHO) Excretion Renal Molar mass 264.3202 g/mol Pubchem 68865 | |
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How to pronounce propacetamol
Propacetamol is a prodrug form of paracetamol which is formed from esterification of paracetamol, and the carboxylic acid diethylglycine. This has the advantage of making it more water-soluble. It is used in post-operative care and is delivered by I.V. It is given if the patient is unable to take oral or rectally delivered paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are contraindicated. The onset of analgaesia from propacetamol is more rapid than paracetamol given orally. 2 g of propacetamol are equivalent to 1g of paracetamol.
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