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Drug Acetaminophen

This document provides information about the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and timing for the medication acetaminophen (Tylenol). Key details include it being an antipyretic and nonopioid analgesic typically given orally as needed every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4000 mg per 24 hours. Contraindications include hypersensitivity, alcohol, and exceeding the daily dosage. Common side effects are hepatic, renal, and hematologic issues. The nursing implications are to monitor for interactions and side effects, and educate the patient to only take as directed and check for medication interactions.

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Drug Acetaminophen

This document provides information about the generic and trade names, classification, dosing, administration route, and timing for the medication acetaminophen (Tylenol). Key details include it being an antipyretic and nonopioid analgesic typically given orally as needed every 4 to 6 hours up to a maximum of 4000 mg per 24 hours. Contraindications include hypersensitivity, alcohol, and exceeding the daily dosage. Common side effects are hepatic, renal, and hematologic issues. The nursing implications are to monitor for interactions and side effects, and educate the patient to only take as directed and check for medication interactions.

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NURS 1556 Clinical Medications Worksheets

Generic Name Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency


Acetaminophen Tylenol Antipyretic, nonopioid 650 mg PO PRN every 4 to 6 hours
analgesics Should not exceed
4000 mg in 24 hours
Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or
1 to 3 hours 0.5 to 1 hour 3 to 8 hours solutions
N/A
(Why med ordered) Nursing Implications (what to focus on)
Mild pain, fever. Contraindications/warnings/interactions
Previous hypersensitivity, products containing alcohol, aspartame,
Mechanism of action and indications saccharin, sugar, or tartrazine, should be avoided. Should not exceed
Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins that may 4000 mg in 24 hours
serve as mediators of pain and fever, primarily Common side effects
in the CNS. Have no significant anti- Hepatic failure, hepatotoxicity, renal failure, neutropenia, pancytopenia,
inflammatory properties or GI toxicity leucopenia, rash, urticaria.

Interactions with other patient drugs, Lab value alterations caused by medicine
OTC or herbal medicines (ask patient Evaluate hepatic, hematologic, and renal function periodically during
specifically) prolonged high dose therapy. May alter results of glucose monitoring,
falsely decrease values. Increased serum bilirubin, LDH, AST, ALT, and
prothrombin time may indicate hepatotoxicity.
Pt not on any known drugs to cause Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
Interactions medication
Take as directed, avoid alcohol, may alter blood glucose reading, check
labels on all OTC medications, consult professional if fever and
discomfort not relieved.
Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation
(Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving
Overall health status and alcohol use. Assess med? Assess pain and
other drugs being used by patient. Assess pain If Pt has no fever or Pain. If the Pt has no need location.
and location. for a drug it shouldn’t be given. Assess relief of pain
History of alcohol abuse, or malnourishment. and fever.
It would cause a deficiency in vitamin K and
since this drug is metabolized in the liver
alcohol abuse would mean that the drug would
become toxic not being able to be excreted
from the liver.

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