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Short answer Living with injected acetaminophen: what to watch for Common questions Related questions Sources**Acetaminophen injection can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and trouble sleeping, with serious risks including liver injury and allergic or skin reactions.**
You receive this medicine through an IV, and your dose depends on your weight and medical needs. Your risk of liver injury increases if you receive too much acetaminophen, including from other medicines you take. Tell your care team about liver disease, alcohol use, and every prescription and nonprescription medicine you use. Ask your nurse or clinician about symptoms that persist, and report any new rash immediately.
Living with injected acetaminophen: what to watch for
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What are the side effects of Acetaminophen Injection?
Acetaminophen injection can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and trouble sleeping. You may also have pain where the IV enters your skin. Serious reactions include liver injury, severe skin reactions, and allergic reactions. Alert your care team immediately for a new rash, blisters, yellow skin or eyes, or dark urine. For trouble breathing or swelling of your tongue or throat, get emergency help immediately; call 911 if you are outside a medical facility. Avoid taking additional acetaminophen unless your clinician approves it, because your total dose includes IV and oral medicines.