Safety and Pharmacokinetic (PK) Study of Intravenous (IV) Acetaminophen Administration in Pediatric Inpatients
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
We are doing this study to find out what happens to acetaminophen in the body after it is
given to children through the vein. Children's bodies may handle drugs differently than
adults. Understanding how long the drug stays in the body and how the drug is changed or
metabolized by the body (called pharmacokinetics) is an important step in learning what the
best dose of acetaminophen for children should be. We are also interested in learning about
the safety of this medication when given to children.