Summary
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Paracetamol is used to relieve minor aches and pains
such as a headache.
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The body treats paracetamol as a chemical it needs to
get rid of.
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Most medicines are fat-soluble - which favours their
absorption from the gastrointestinal tract. The body must
make it more water-soluble to promote excretion in urine.
This is where metabolism comes in.
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A pharmacologist needs to understand how paracetamol
is metabolised to advise on proper prescribing.
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