Propacetamol
Propacetamol
Propacetamol (/proʊpəˈsɛtəmoʊl/) is a prodrug form of paracetamol which is used as an analgesic. It is administered intravenously and is used to manage moderate to severe pain.
Etymology
The term "Propacetamol" is derived from the words "prodrug" and "paracetamol". A prodrug is a medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug. In this case, propacetamol is metabolized into paracetamol, an analgesic and antipyretic drug.
Pharmacology
Propacetamol is a prodrug form of paracetamol, meaning it is inactive until it is metabolized in the body. It is converted into paracetamol in the liver by enzymes, and then it functions as an analgesic to relieve pain.
Usage
Propacetamol is used to manage moderate to severe pain, including postoperative pain. It is administered intravenously, usually in a hospital setting. It is often used when oral administration of paracetamol is not possible or not effective.
Related Terms
- Prodrug: A biologically inactive compound which can be metabolized in the body to produce a drug.
- Paracetamol: An analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
- Analgesic: A class of drugs that are used to relieve pain.
- Enzymes: Proteins that act as biological catalysts in the body, speeding up reactions and breaking down compounds.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Propacetamol
- Wikipedia's article - Propacetamol
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