Pharmacokinetics, -Dynamics and Safety of Intravenous Paracetamol in Neonates

Summary

The purpose of this study is triple, i.e. document single dose pharmacokinetics and -dynamics of intravenous paracetamol in preterm and term neonates after a loading dose (20 mg/kg iv bolus paracetamol), document multiple dose pharmacokinetics and -dynamics of intravenous paracetamol in preterm and term neonates, based on the daily doses routinely used within the neonatal intensive care unit and as reported in literature. Finally, document safety of single and repeated dose of intravenous paracetamol in preterm and term neonates.

Timeline

Start

2009-09

Primary completion

2010-12

Completion

2010-12

Publications

• Allegaert K, Naulaers G, Vanhaesebrouck S, Anderson BJ. The paracetamol concentration-effect relation in neonates. Paediatr Anaesth. 2013 Jan;23(1):45-50. doi: 10.1111/pan.12076. Epub 2012 Nov 21.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.