Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
| Language | Translation |
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Drug-induced fever |
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XVIII | Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified | |
| 2 | R50-R69 | General symptoms and signs | |
| 3 | R50 | Fever of other and unknown origin | |
| 4 | R50.2 | Drug-induced fever |
Use additional external cause code (Chapter XX), if desired, to identify drug.
| Active Ingredient | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen |
Ibuprofen is a propionic acid derivative NSAID that has demonstrated its efficacy by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. In humans ibuprofen reduces inflammatory pain, swellings and fever. Furthermore, ibuprofen reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation. |
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| Mefenamic acid |
Mefenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. |
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| Paracetamol |
Paracetamol is a medication used to treat pain and fever. It does appear to selectively inhibit COX activities in the brain, which may contribute to its ability to treat fever and pain. |
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| Prednisolone |
Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid which has anti-inflammatory activity. Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone and cortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. Their synthetic analogs are primarily used for their potent anti-inflammatory effects in disorders of many organ systems. |
