Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

Composition

Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) injection (strength/volume not specified)

Uses of Keom-Iv [Paracetamol]

Reduction of fever (pyrexia) and relief of mild to moderate pain when oral route is not suitable; adjunct for moderate to severe pain (e.g., postoperative pain)

• •Reduces fever
• •Relieves mild to moderate pain
• •Useful when oral medicines cannot be taken
• •Can be used as part of multimodal postoperative pain control

How it works

Paracetamol inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system, producing analgesic and antipyretic effects. It has minimal peripheral anti-inflammatory activity and reduces fever by acting on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center.

Directions for use

For intravenous use only, administered by a healthcare professional as an IV infusion over the recommended duration. Dose is based on age/weight and total daily paracetamol limit; avoid taking any other paracetamol-containing medicines concurrently.

Side effects

Common side effects of Keom-Iv [Paracetamol] may include:

• •Nausea
• •vomiting
• •headache
• •injection site pain
• •flushing
• •low blood pressure (during infusion)