CO-ADMINISTRATION OF INTRAVENOUS IBUPROFEN AND ACETAMINOPHEN FOR TREATMENT OF PAIN

摘要

Combined administration of intravenous acetaminophen and an effective dose of intravenous ibuprofen for a surgical patient is a safe and effective way to reduce the need for pain and opioid analgesics. In a preferred embodiment, administration of intravenous ibuprofen and intravenous acetaminophen is initiated before wound closure is almost complete.