Non-Opioid Analgesics / Adjuncts
FORNAS
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Calculated Induction Dose
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Mechanism of Action
Centrally acting analgesic and antipyretic. Opioid-sparing without gastric/platelet effects, but carries hepatotoxicity risk in overdose.
Dosage Guidelines
| Type | Route | Rate / Dose |
|---|---|---|
| Dosage/Guideline | Systemic | Dose: 1 g IV every 6h (Max 4 g/day). |
Black Box Warnings
- Overdosage causes fulminant hepatic failure; the leading cause of acute liver failure in the US.
Clinical Pearls
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Lacks the gastric irritation and clotting abnormalities seen with NSAIDs.