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Acetaminophen – PO (Tylenol )
®
Description: Nonnarcotic analgesic and antipyretic. Blocks generation of pain impulses in
the CNS by preventing sensitization of pain receptors.
Indications: Mild pain or fever, febrile reactions from blood transfusions
Dose: 325–650mg PO q4–6hr; or 1g PO every 6–8hr
Contraindications:
• Individuals with hypersensitivity to drug.
• Cautious use in history of excess alcohol use
• Chronic liver damage
Pregnancy Category B
Side-effects:
• Rash
• Urticaria
Adverse reactions:
• Hemolytic anemia
SECTION 3 • Liver damage
TMEP use:
• Bronchitis/Pneumonia Protocol
• Malaria Protocol
• Pain Management Protocol
• Administration of Blood and Blood Products Protocol

Acetazolamide (Diamox )
®
GROUNDING medication for personnel on flight status
Description: Non-diuretic antihypertensive (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
Indications:
• Prevention and/or amelioration of symptoms associated with acute mountain sickness
in climbers attempting rapid ascent and/or in those who are very susceptible to acute
mountain sickness despite gradual ascent. For maximum benefit begin regimen 7 days
prior to ascent. Of minimal benefit in Rx of AMS, HACE, or HAPE.
• Treatment of acute high altitude illness
Dose (Human):
• 125–250mg bid, 24hr prior to ascent, continuing for 48hr after ascent. Prevention and/
or amelioration benefits are nominal once ascent has commenced.
• If the 500mg sustained release tablet is used, dose is 500mg q24hr.
K9 Dose:
• 250mg bid 24hr prior to ascent, continuing for 48hr after ascent.
• If the 500mg sustained release tablet is used, dose is 500mg every q24hr.

280 SECTION 3 RECOMMENDED DRUG LIST (RDL)