Codeine and acetaminophen recommendations for children.
The FDA recommends avoiding codeine in children after tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea, due to the risk of respiratory depression. Also, changes to acetaminophen concentrations and dosages for children may help reduce the risk of unintentional overdoses.
Northern Arizona Healthcare, Flagstaff, USA.
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D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000233:Adenoidectomy; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003061:Codeine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000601:surgery; D014068:Tonsillectomy
D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000082:Acetaminophen; D003061:Codeine