Nursing Program – Medication Portfolio
Generic Name
Acetaminophen
Action/Purpose
Reduces pain,
fevers and
headaches
Trade Name(s)
Tyenol
Classification
Antipyretic
Analgesics
Availability
(Routes)
Safe Dose
Range
Major Side
Effects
Contraindications/
Safety Alerts
Oral
325-650
mg q6hr
Skin rash,
nausea, loss of
appetite,
weakness,
bloody or
cloudy urine,
difficulty
breathing
Severe
hepatic/renal
impairment and
hypersensitivity to
acetamenophen
Pertinent Labs
Dx Tests
Preg Category
B
Nursing Interventions/
Patient Teaching
Specific to patient
Safe for use during
pregnancy
Can be taken with or
without food
Do not exceed more
than 3250 mg in 24
hours
Only take with medical
advice from doctor