Abstract
Acetaminophen is a commonly used pediatric medication that has recently been approved for intravenous use in the United States. The purpose of this article was to review the pharmacodynamics, indications, contraindications, and precautions for the use of intravenous acetaminophen in pediatrics.
MeSH terms
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Acetaminophen / administration & dosage*
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Acetaminophen / adverse effects
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Acetaminophen / economics
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Acetaminophen / pharmacology
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / administration & dosage*
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / economics
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / pharmacology
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Antipyretics / administration & dosage
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Antipyretics / adverse effects
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Antipyretics / economics
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Antipyretics / pharmacology
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Bicycling / injuries
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Body Weight
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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology
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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / prevention & control
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Contraindications
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Craniocerebral Trauma
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Drug Overdose / prevention & control
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Fever / drug therapy
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Forecasting
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Humans
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Male
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Narcotics
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Pain / drug therapy
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Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Antipyretics
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Narcotics
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Acetaminophen