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Why do doctors give paracetamol in comatose patients even without fever?
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Acetaminophen: Paracetamol is acetaminophen (Tylenol in the U.S.) that helps people with pain and with fever. Normally would be given to control fever, and can be given in advance if a fever reaction to treatment is expected.
Answered 1/20/2016
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