Tamen IV Infusion
Paracetamol IV
10mg/ml
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size | 1's pack |
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Unite Price | 150.00 BDT |
Indications
Tamen IV Infusion is used for:
Mild to moderate pain and high fever
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: 15 mg/kg body wt, up to 4 times a day. Max: 60 mg/kg (up to 3 g) daily
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 2-12 years: upto 33kg: 15 mg/kg body wt, up to 4 times a day. Max: 75 mg/kg daily.
Children: <10 kg: 7.5 mg/kg body wt, up to 4 times a day.
Renal Dose
Administration
The paracetamol solution is administered as a 15-minutes intravenous infusion. Paracetamol solution for infusion can be diluted in a 0.9% Sodium Chloride or 5% Glucose solution up to one tenth. In this case, use the diluted solution within the hour following its preparation (infusion time included).
Contra Indications
Paracetamol is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment and hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis). Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol.
Precautions
Hepatocelluar insufficiency. Severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance <30 mL/min), Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehyrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, Chronic alcoholism, Anorexia, cachexia, chronic malnutrition, Dehydration, hypovolemia.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy
Published epidemiological studies with oral acetaminophen use during pregnancy have not reported a clear association with acetaminophen use and birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes
Lactation
There is no information regarding the presence of acetaminophen in human milk, effects on breastfed infant, or effects on milk production; the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for therapy and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from therapy or from underlying maternal condition
Interactions
Hepatotoxic drugs, liver microsomal enzyme inducers. Metoclopramide. Probenecid. Colestyramine (w/in 1 hr of paracetamol administration).
Side Effects
Side effects of Paracetamol IV :
Side effects of paracetamol are usually mild, though haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported. Pancreatitis, skin rashes, and other allergic reactions occur occasionally.
Mode of Action
Paracetamol exhibits analgesic action by peripheral blockage of pain impulse generation. It produces antipyresis by inhibiting the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre. Its weak anti-inflammatory activity is related to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS.
Note
Tamen IV 10mg/ml Infusion generic name is Paracetamol IV. Tamen IV 10mg/ml Infusion is manufactured by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Tamen IV is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Tamen IV Infusion is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.