What antipyretics can leukemia patients take for fever after chemotherapy

Leukemia patients with fever after chemotherapy can take ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, acetaminophen tablets and other antipyretics according to the doctor's instructions. However, if the fever persists, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.

1. Ibuprofen sustained-release capsules: ibuprofen sustained-release capsules belong to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which have antipyretic and analgesic effects, and are mainly used in clinical treatment for fever caused by common cold or influenza, and can also be used to relieve mild to moderate pain, such as headache, joint pain, migraine, toothache, muscle pain and other symptoms. Leukemia patients with fever after chemotherapy can be treated with ibuprofen extended-release capsules as prescribed by the doctor;

2. Acetaminophen tablets: Acetaminophen tablets are a commonly used over-the-counter drug with antipyretic and analgesic effects, and are mainly used to relieve mild to moderate pain in clinical practice, such as headache, joint pain, migraine, toothache, muscle pain and other symptoms.The medicine can also be used for fever caused by the common cold or influenza. Leukemia patients with fever after chemotherapy can also be treated with acetaminophen tablets as prescribed by the doctor;

3. Other drugs: In addition to the above two drugs, leukemia patients with fever after chemotherapy can also be treated with indomethacin enteric-coated tablets, aspirin enteric-coated tablets and other drugs under the guidance of doctors.

The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be used blindly. In addition, patients should avoid eating spicy and irritating foods during the period of taking the drug, so as not to affect the efficacy of the drug.