How long can the antipyretic injection last

Many people have experienced colds and fevers, and many people have recovered after receiving a few bottles of saline solution. However, some patients have persistent high fevers and need to be given antipyretic injections to reduce the fever. But everything has two sides. Although antipyretic injections have a relatively obvious effect, it is not advisable to take them too often. Today I will introduce to you how long the antipyretic injection can last, as well as the related risk factors. I hope it will be helpful to you.

What is a fever

Fever means that the human immune system is fighting against the viruses, bacteria that invade the body or the toxins that remain in the body.

It is a sign that the human body is improving itself.

In a high temperature environment, invading viruses and bacteria cannot replicate normally, and a moderate fever may be a good thing. It is a sign that the human body is improving itself.

For example, some elderly people are not prone to fever, which does not actually mean that their physical constitution is good, but because their gastrointestinal function has deteriorated.

In addition, fever helps speed up metabolism and promotes the removal of toxins from the bones. Some people, especially children, may become very nervous when they see a fever and rush to reduce the fever, which may artificially suppress the chance of eliminating toxins!

If you forcibly reduce the fever in this way, the viruses and bacteria in the body cannot be expelled, and as a result, your children's physical condition will become worse and worse!

What are the risk factors in antipyretic injections?

In some places, especially small clinics, people may be given antipyretic injections due to some factors. Among them is an antipyretic drug that should have been eliminated, and there are also glucocorticoids that should only be used depending on the situation.

The active ingredients of many "fever-reducing injections" are "Aspirin" or "Aminopyrine". This type of drug may cause serious side effects and poses a great risk to the blood system. In the CCTV film, a drug called aminopyrine was used. This drug may cause agranulocytosis, resulting in unpredictable consequences and even fatal risks in severe cases. For this reason, most people do not recommend it as the first choice. Moreover, its instructions clearly state that "this product is generally not used as the first choice of medicine, and is only used for emergency fever reduction in cases of acute high fever, severe condition, and no other effective antipyretic drugs are available."

In addition, using "dexamethasone" to reduce fever may also pose hidden dangers. It is a glucocorticoid that promotes the body's anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects, but it also has many side effects.

How to use antipyretic injection?

No medicine appears out of thin air and must have its scope of application. A responsible doctor will definitely give you responsible advice.

But we want to talk about the general situation so that everyone is clear and will not make unreasonable demands, or in case the doctor is irresponsible, they will also understand.

1. For common colds and fevers, taking medicine to relieve the symptoms is enough, and there is no need for antipyretic injections! You can also choose relatively safe oral medications such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc.

2. If you have a low fever, the first thing you should do is drink more water, just boiled water. This is just like using water to dissipate heat when a machine is running to prevent it from being "burned out". Make some juice, grab some carrots, celery, cucumber and blend them together or use one individually to make juice.

3. In addition, you can also try physical cooling. Pour warm water, soak a towel in warm water, and wipe your body, especially your forehead, armpits, palms, and soles of your feet. I think everyone may have had similar experiences when they were young.

4. If the fever reaches above 38.5 degrees, it has begun to exceed moderate fever, and may have reached the level where antipyretics or antipyretic injections are needed. Of course, at this time, the decision will depend on the doctor's judgment.

How long does the antipyretic injection last?

The antipyretic injection works very quickly and can usually reduce fever within half an hour to an hour. The effect of the antipyretic injection usually lasts about four to six hours, but generally after six hours, the body's immune system kicks in and the fever symptoms generally ease after the effect of the medicine wears off.

Finally, everyone should get more rest and not overdraw their physical strength. When we have a fever we consume a lot of energy detoxifying and we need rest.