Pactiv

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Paracetamol 1000mg Infusion is used as first-line therapy for the treatment of analgesics. These medications produce fast and effective relief from pain. It is sold under the brand name Perfalgan all over the world. In India, it is known as Pactiv.

Uses:

• These injections effectively relieve the pain for a short term in case of surgery.
• Perfalgan is also used to relieve moderate to severe pain caused by headaches, menstrual cycles, and musculoskeletal pain.
• Fever can be caused by severe health problems. Therefore these infusions are used to produce temporary relief from fever.

 

How does it work?

Paracetamol 1000mg Infusion belongs to analgesic and antipyretics. When the drug is administered into the body it acts by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins which cause pain and fever) which results in decreasing the intensity of the pain signal in the brain showing its action.

 

Dosage:

• The dose of Pactiv injection depends on the condition of the patient that is why take it according to doctors’ advice.
• It should be administered by a health care professional or nurse in the clinic.
• The recommended dose is 10mg through an intravenous route for 15 minutes.
• It shows effective results from pain and fever within 15-30 minutes after the administration.
• These medication effects last for 4-6 hours. You can take the next dose if the pain doesn’t go away.
• Kindly do not self-administer.

 

Side effects:

Paracetamol 1000mg Infusion Shows some side effects

Common side effects:

• Pain at the injection site
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Irritation
• Vomiting

Adverse / rare side effects:

• Upset stomach
• Bloody urine
• Constipation
• Allergic reactions such as skin rashes

If the above-mentioned symptoms occur, then immediately get medical help.

 

Precautions:

• Avoid taking these medications if you have allergic reactions with any ingredient of Paracetamol 1000mg Infusion.
• These drugs should not be used in kidney patients even though these medicines are the safest painkillers.
• It should be contraindicated in patients who are diagnosed with hepatic impairment.
• Pactiv injection is safe to use by pregnant women but consultation is necessary.
• These medicines are excreted in breast milk but do not cause any harmful effects to the infants. However, lactating mothers are advised to consult a physician before taking this medication.
• Chronic malnutrition patients should avoid these medications as there are high chances of severe side effects.

 

Drug interactions:

• Caution needs to be taken if a patient is using anti-seizure drugs, barbiturates along these medications as it can cause severe liver diseases.

Pactiv may interact with other drugs such as carbamazepine, Prilocaine, Sodium nitrite, and phenytoin.