Watch for Patients Taking High Acetaminophen Doses for Arthritis

August 2015

Patients will ask what works for relieving arthritis in the joints (knee, hip, etc).

Acetaminophen (Tylenol Arthritis Pain, etc) is usually tried first for mild to moderate arthritis pain in the joints.

Watch for patients taking high doses...taking too much acetaminophen can lead to liver injury and failure.

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Table of Contents

Recognize When You're Receiving a Teletypewriter Call
Inhalers Assist Patients With Setting up the Inspiolto Respimat Device
Naloxone Expect to See Long-Term Buprenorphine Therapy for Opioid Dependence
Insulin Clarify the Strengths on Rxs Written for Just "Humalog KwikPen"
Pediatrics Alert the Pharmacist if You See a Steroid Inhaler Used "As Needed"
Rheumatoid Arthritis Watch for Patients Taking High Acetaminophen Doses for Arthritis
Prediabetes Help Spot Patients at Risk for Prediabetes
Anticoagulants Consider a Calendar for Patients Using a Short-Term Blood Thinner
Photosensitivity Familiarize Yourself with Common Meds That Cause Sun Sensitivity
Practice Don't Automatically Substitute Between "Double-Duty" Products