Paraciv IV10mg/ml
Infusion
Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Paraciv IV. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Paraciv IV is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby. |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Paraciv IV is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Paraciv IV does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Paraciv IV should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paraciv IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Paraciv IV should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paraciv IV may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Paraciv IV helps in relieving moderate pain and reducing fever. It effectively alleviates pain and reduces fever for the short-term in cases following s... View More
Uses of Paraciv IV
- Pain relief
- Fever
Side effects of Paraciv IV
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Constipation
- Itching
- Anxiety
How to use Paraciv IV
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Paraciv IV works
Paraciv IV is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause ... View More
- Sumo L IV Infusion helps in relieving moderate pain and fever for a short-term, especially following surgery.
- Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medications containing paracetamol.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from a liver disease, severe kidney disease or from alcohol abuse.
- Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as feeling or being sick, weight loss, pale skin (pallor) or abdominal pain within the first 24 hours... View More
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term trea... View More
Indication
Mild to moderate pain and high fever
Administration
The paracetamol solution is administered as a 15-minutes intravenous infusion. Paracetamol solution for infusion can be diluted in a 0.9% Sodium Chlorid... View More
Adult Dose
Intravenous Mild to moderate pain and fever Adult >50 kg: 1g up to 4 times a day. Max: 4 g daily. Admin by infusion over 15 min. Adult 33 to 50 kg: 1... View More
Child Dose
Intravenous Mild to moderate pain and fever Child >12 years, >50 kg: 1g up to 4 times a day. Max: 4 g daily. Admin by infusion over 15 min. Child 2-1... View More
Contraindication
Paracetamol is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment and hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis). Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol.
Mode of Action
Paracetamol exhibits analgesic action by peripheral blockage of pain impulse generation. It produces antipyresis by inhibiting the hypothalamic heat-reg... View More
Precaution
Hepatocelluar insufficiency. Severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min), Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehyrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, Chronic a... View More
Side Effect
Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agr... View More
Interaction
Hepatotoxic drugs, liver microsomal enzyme inducers. Metoclopramide. Probenecid. Colestyramine (w/in 1 hr of paracetamol administration).
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