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Contraindications for Using Tylenol

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Tylenol as follows: Tylenol must be avoided in individuals allergic to any OTC medications for common cold and allergies, as many of these products have Tylenol in them. Tylenol is metabolized by the liver and Tylenol intake can lead to hepatic injury. Individuals with history of compromised liver function cannot metabolize Tylenol and this can lead to increased blood levels of Tylenol for longer duration, leading to toxicity. [...]

Side Effects of Tylenol Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Tylenol as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth These are some of the most common side effects of Tylenol. Taking Tylenol with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Liberal intake of water and sucking on a hard candy can help preventing a dry mouth. Dizziness Tylenol can produce mild drowsiness and dizziness, as a side effect in some individuals. Avoid driving or [...]

How to Take Tylenol

Patient was educated on how to take Tylenol as follows: Take Tylenol pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food helps prevent any nauseating sensation. Evenly space out the doses of pain pill and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule of Tylenol intake helps to avoid forgetting the medication. Do not wait for the pain to peak [...]

Tylenol and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on Tylenol and its mechanism of action as follows: Tylenol is an OTC pain medication that is used for mild to moderate pain relief, such as, toothaches and muscle pains due to flu. Tylenol also helps with reducing the fever. The mechanism of action of Tylenol is unclear and so, Tylenol is a pain medication that does not belong to either NSAID or opioid pain medication groups. Inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzyme, COX-2, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Tylenol # 3-3

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Tylenol # 3 as follows: Tylenol # 3 is metabolized by the liver and Tylenol # 3 intake can lead to hepatic injury. Individuals with history of compromised liver function cannot metabolize Tylenol # 3 and this can lead to increased blood levels of Tylenol # 3 for longer duration, leading to toxicity. Tylenol # 3 should be avoided or used with extreme caution in [...]