In some cases, it is recommended not to take paracetamol. /
Could cause ‘risk of high anion gap metabolic acidosis’
There is increasing transparency about the drugs we take and how they affect our health. In fact, studies on the side effects that certain medications can have, such as
Ibuprofen or the
DiazepamThey are on the agenda.
This is also the case of
Paracetamol, analgesic or antipyretic essential to relieve mild and moderate pain, as well as to fight against fever. Although its sale is free in many countries, more and more people need a prescription to purchase it. In any case, before taking this drug, it is advisable to know the
Side effects that you may have on your health.
More specifically, the
Spanish agency Medicines and Health Products specifies that to take Paracetamol safely it is essential to follow the instructions for administration by a medical specialist. In addition, they list a series of situations in which it is not recommended to take this drug, since it can be harmful to health.
precautions
Precautions when taking Paracetamol:
-In case of allergy to paracetamol or other components of this medication.
-If the patient has liver disease.
In addition, AEMPS professionals cite a series of warnings and precautions regarding paracetamol that must be taken into account. Among them, do not take more than the recommended dose, as well as the following situations:
-It is advisable to consult a specialist doctor before taking Paracetamol in case of heart, kidney, liver disease or anemia.
-People who regularly drink alcohol or who are diagnosed as alcoholics should not take more than 2 grams of paracetamol per day.
– In the event that the pain lasts more than five days, the fever lasts more than three days or the symptoms worsen, it is advisable to stop the treatment and consult a specialist doctor.
– “In children and adolescents under 15, consult your doctor or pharmacist because there are other presentations with doses suitable for this group of patients”, indicate the health authorities of the AEMPS.
In addition to side effects In any case, generally the usual dose for adults and people over 15 years of age is 1 gram of paracetamol three or four times a day, depending on the patient’s situation. In addition, the AEMPS indicates that you should not take more than four tablets of 1 gram of paracetamol in 24 hours.
Also clarify that in the case of patients with kidney or liver disease and in the case of the elderly, it is your doctor who has the authority to indicate the appropriate safe dose to take for treatment.
Side effects of paracetamol
Various investigations indicate that once paracetamol is consumed, the cardiovascular risk is present. Indeed, a study of 33 randomized patients with coronary heart disease and conventional baseline treatment compares the effects of ingesting 1 gram every 8 hours. It turns out that two weeks later, his heart revealed a telling fact: blood pressure was monitored on an outpatient basis for 24 hours.
In fact, no significant differences were found in terms of heart rate, components of the renin-angiotensin system, prostaglandin metabolism, kidney biochemical parameters, endothelial function or platelet function. However, the researchers conclude that paracetamol increases blood pressure in patients with coronary heart disease.