How Safe Are Common Analgesics for the Treatment of Acute Pain for Children? A Systematic Review

Background. Fear of adverse events and occurrence of side effects are commonly cited by families and physicians as obstructive to appropriate use of pain medication in children. We examined evidence comparing the safety profiles of three groups of oral medications, acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-i...

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Main Authors: Lisa Hartling, Samina Ali, Donna M. Dryden, Pritam Chordiya, David W. Johnson, Amy C. Plint, Antonia Stang, Patrick J. McGrath, Amy L. Drendel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Pain Research and Management
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5346819