Pain Management Rx

Question 1

What is a systemic consideration when prescribing Acetaminophen for patients?

Answer 1

Both acute and chronic doses are associated with hepatotoxicity

Question 2

Acetaminophen dosage Child <12yo

Answer 2

10-15mg/kg/dose every 4-6h
Max daily 75mg/kg (aka five times 15mg/kg)

Absolute Daily Max: 4000mg/24hr

Question 3

Acetaminophen dosage adolescents >12yo

Answer 3

325-650mg every 4-6h
or
1000mg 3-4x/day
Absolute Daily Max: 4000mg/24hr

Question 4

Ibuprofen dosage Child <12yo

Answer 4

4-10mg/kg/dose every 6-8hr
Max single dose: 600mg
Absolute Daily Max: 3200mg/24hr

Question 5

Ibuprofen dosage Child or adolescent

Answer 5

200-400mg every 4-6hour
or
600-800mg q6-8hr
Absolute Daily Max: 3200mg/24hr