Acetaminophen

Question 1

Acetaminophen (g)

Answer 1

Tylenol (b)

Question 2

MOA

Answer 2

not well known; reduces fever and pain

Question 3

common adverse effects

Answer 3

generally well tolerated

Question 4

rare adverse effects

Answer 4

severe hepatotoxicity (doses over max)

Question 5

counseling pts

Answer 5

max daily dose of 4,000 mg
avoid or limit use with alcohol

Question 6

clinical pearls

Answer 6

comes as part of a lot of combo products, both prescription and OTC