Intravenous acetaminophen use in pediatrics

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2015

Identifier

DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000463

Abstract

© 2015 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

Acetaminophen is a commonly used pediatric medication that hasrecently 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.

Journal Title

Pediatric Emergency Care

Volume

31

Issue

6

First Page

444

Last Page

448

Keywords

Acetaminophen, fever control, intravenous acetaminophen, pain control

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