Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Subcutaneous Acetaminophen

Summary

Subcutaneous perfusion is an underused technique, the effectiveness of which has been demonstrated. A number of drugs of different therapeutic classes, including morphine, have a good level of scientific evidence for use by this route. Subcutaneous Acetaminophen injection is being used in some medical centers, mainly in Europe, despite the lack of definite evidence on its efficacy. This study aims to quantify the degree of effectiveness of subcutaneous Acetaminophen infusions for pain or fever in Geriatrics and Palliative Care, as well as determining its safety.

Timeline

Start

2018-05-17

Primary completion

2020-06-01

Completion

2020-06-01

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.