Tuesday, July 3, 2012

IV Acetaminophen Improves Pain Management and Reduces Opioid Requirements in Surgical Patients: A Review of the Clinical Data and Case-based Presentations.



I found this quite interesting since acetaminophen is such an old and common drug. We've been using it for ages. We can use IV acetaminophen as an "add-on" to opioid and/or NSAIDs especially in patients who cannot take pills such as post op patients.

http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=Special%2bReports&d_id=62&i=April+2012&i_id=829&a_id=20499