Ofirmev: Solution for injection (10mg)

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What is this Medicine?

ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat pain and fever.

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OFIRMEV 1000mg/100ml Solution for Injection

NDC: 438250102

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Fever, Severe Pain, Dysmenorrhea, Myalgia, Mild Pain, Arthralgia, Musculoskeletal Pain, Dental Pain, Headache, Moderate Pain

Storage Information
Do not refrigerate
Do not freeze
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)
Discard reconstituted product if not used within 6 hours

OFIRMEV 1000mg/100ml Solution for Injection

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Reported Side Effects for OFIRMEV 1000mg/100ml Solution for Injection

Increased Blood Volume Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Low Albumin In Blood Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Anaphylactoid Reactions Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID

Hypoxia Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Rapid Heart Rate Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID

Lyell'S Syndrome Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Wheezing Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID

Red, Pimple Rash Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Distressed Incidence: <5.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Severe Allergy Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID

Angioedema Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID

Headache Incidence: <10.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Low Magnesium Levels Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Low Phosphate Level Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Fluid In Lungs Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY

Fluid Around The Lungs Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Inability To Sleep Incidence: <7.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Shortness Of Breath Incidence: >1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Fluid Retention Incidence: >1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Low Blood Pressure Incidence: >1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: RAPID

Injection Site Reaction Incidence: >1.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

High Blood Pressure Incidence: >1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Low Potassium Levels Incidence: >1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Constipation Incidence: >5.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Vomiting Incidence: 5.0-15.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Upset Stomach Incidence: 5.0-34.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Daily Life Interactions for OFIRMEV 1000mg/100ml Solution for Injection

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

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Major Lifestyle Interaction

Alcohol and OFIRMEV 1000mg/100ml Solution for Injection(Acetaminophen)

Alcohol and Acetaminophen(Acetaminophen)

Patients who drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day and take acetaminophen are at increased risk of developing liver side effects. Avoid alcoholic drinks if you are taking acetaminophen on a regular basis.

Moderate Lifestyle Interaction

Tobacco and OFIRMEV 1000mg/100ml Solution for Injection(Acetaminophen)

Tobacco and Acetaminophen(Acetaminophen)

If you are a tobacco smoker, use of Acetaminophen can increase the risk of liver side effects. Immediately tell your doctor if you get severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin. Do not exceed 4 g acetaminophen/day in adults. Tell your doctor if Acetaminophen does not help your headache or other pain. Tobacco smoke may reduce the effectiveness of Acetaminophen.

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Pregnancy & Lactation Information

FIRST Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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THIRD Trimester

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.

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