Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Drug Guide

Visit: https://nursing.com/140meds for your free+shipping 140 Meds book What is the Generic Name Acetaminophen What is the Trade Name for Acetaminophen Tylenol What is the Indication for Acetaminophen Pain, fever What is the Action of Acetaminophen Inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandins which play a role in transmission of pain signals and fever response What is the Therapeutic Class of Acetaminophen Antipyretic, non-opioid analgesic What are the Nursing Considerations for Acetaminophen • Do not exceed 4g of acetaminophen per day to limit risk for liver, renal, and cardiac damage • Overdose will lead to hepatotoxicity • Acetadote is the antidote for overdose • May increase risk for bleed with warfarin therapy • May alter blood glucose measurements