How long does it take to reduce fever after receiving an intramuscular injection?
Nov 24, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Gluteal injection usually refers to intramuscular injection. After receiving an intramuscular antipyretic (fever-reducing) injection, the effect generally begins about half an hour later, and body temperature gradually decreases. Following intramuscular administration, it typically takes around 30 minutes for the body to absorb, metabolize, and utilize the medication. Therefore, fever reduction usually starts about half an hour after the injection, although the exact timing may vary depending on individual conditions.
Buttock injections generally refer to intramuscular injections. After receiving an intramuscular fever-reducing injection, the effect usually begins within about half an hour, and body temperature gradually decreases.
Fever-reducing injections primarily contain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. Commonly used medications include compound aminophenazone and barbital, and lysine acetylsalicylate. Both of these drugs work by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins, thereby reducing fever and relieving pain. Fever is typically the body's response to bacterial or viral infections. After an intramuscular injection, it takes approximately half an hour for the medication to be absorbed, metabolized, and utilized by the body. Therefore, fever reduction generally starts around 30 minutes after injection, although the exact timing may vary depending on individual conditions.
It is important to note that proper local care should be taken after the injection to prevent skin infections. Additionally, excessive reliance on fever-reducing injections is not recommended, as these injections tend to have stronger effects than oral medications. Long-term dependence may lead to diminishing drug effectiveness over time.
