Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 19, 2022.
Prevent acetaminophen injection dosing errors, which may result in accidental overdose and death, by confirming that doses in milligrams (mg) are not confused with doses in milliliters (mL); that patients under 50 kg receive weight-based doses; that infusion pumps are programmed correctly; and that the total dose of acetaminophen from all routes and from all sources does not exceed daily limits. Life-threatening cases of acute hepatic failure leading to liver transplant or death have been linked with acetaminophen use. In most cases of hepatic injury, acetaminophen doses exceeded maximum daily limits and often involved the use of more than 1 acetaminophen-containing product .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Ofirmev
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Analgesic
Uses for acetaminophen
Acetaminophen injection is used together with other medicines (eg, narcotic pain relievers) to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever in patients. It does not become habit-forming when taken for a long time. Acetaminophen may cause unwanted effects when taken in large doses, including liver damage.
Acetaminophen is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using acetaminophen
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For acetaminophen, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of acetaminophen injection for the treatment of acute pain in children 2 year..
