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| AHFS/Drugs.com | International Drug Names |
| Routes of administration | IV[1][2] |
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| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Eliminationhalf-life | 2.4 hours[1] |
| Excretion | Renal |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.060.336 |
| Chemical and physical data | |
| Formula | C14H20N2O3 |
| Molar mass | 264.325 g·mol−1 |
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Propacetamol is aprodrug form ofparacetamol which is formed fromesterification of paracetamol, and thecarboxylic acid diethylglycine. This has the advantage of making it more water-soluble. It is used in post-operative care and is delivered byI.V.[2] It is given if the patient is unable to take oral or rectally delivered paracetamol andnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are contraindicated. The onset of analgesia from propacetamol is more rapid than paracetamol given orally.[3]2 grams of propacetamol are equivalent to 1g of paracetamol.[4]
