title: Intravenous acetaminophen use in pediatrics.
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.
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Shastri), University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Attending Physician, Emergency Medicine, Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Overland Park, KS.
authors.forename: Nirav
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shastri
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D058633:Antipyretics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000494:pharmacology; D001642:Bicycling / Q000293:injuries; D001835:Body Weight; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000075202:Contraindications; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma; D062787:Drug Overdose / Q000517:prevention & control; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005334:Fever / Q000188:drug therapy; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D009294:Narcotics; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D058633:Antipyretics; D009294:Narcotics; D000082:Acetaminophen