paracetamol and dihydrocodeine

CLINICAL USE

Analgesic

DOSE IN NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION

1–2 tablets up to 4 times a day

PHARMACOKINETICS

Molecular weight :Paracetamol: 151.2; dihydrocodeine: 451.5 (as tartrate)

%Protein binding :Paracetamol: 20–30; dihydrocodeine: –

%Excreted unchanged in urine : Paracetamol: <5; dihydrocodeine: 13–22

Volume of distribution (L/kg) :Paracetamol: 1–2; dihydrocodeine: 1.1

half-life – normal/ESRD (hrs) :Paracetamol: 1–4/Unchanged; dihydrocodeine: 3.5–5/6+

DOSE IN RENAL IMPAIRMENT

GFR (mL/MIN)

20 to 50 : Dose as in normal renal function

10 to 20 : 50–100% of dose every 6 hours

<10 : 50–100% of dose every 6–8 hours

DOSE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES

CAPD :Not dialysed. Dose as in GFR <10 mL/min

HD :Not dialysed. Dose as in GFR <10 mL/min

HDF/high flux :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in GFR <10 mL/min

CAV/VVHD :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in GFR 10 to 20 mL/min

IMPORTANT DRUG INTERACTIONS

Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugsNone known

ADMINISTRATION

Reconstition

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Route

Oral

Rate of Administration

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Comments

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OTHER INFORMATION

Active metabolites of dihydrocodeine accumulate in renal impairment (drowsiness/lightheadedness/constipation). Increased cerebral sensitivity in patients with renal failureCo-dydramol

See how to identify renal failure stages according to GFR calculation

See how to diagnose irreversible renal disease

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