Generic name:acetaminophen (injection) [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-FEN ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous analgesics
What is Ofirmev?
Ofirmev injection is used to treat pain in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Ofirmev injection is sometimes given with opioid pain medication to treat moderate to severe pain in adults and children at least 2 years old.
Ofirmev injection is also used to reduce fever in adults and children 2 years and older .
Warnings
You should not use Ofirmev if you have severe liver disease.
Do not use more Ofirmev than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
Call your doctor at once if you have nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
Be very careful when measuring your dose. Ofirmev contains 10 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen in each milliliter (mL) of the solution.
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. Stop using Ofirmev and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Ofirmev if you are allergic to acetaminophen or if you have severe liver disease.
To make sure Ofirmev is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
bleeding problems;
liver disease, cirrhosis, alcoholism, or more th...
