Revisiting Acetaminophen For Mild To Moderate Pain Relief In Patients With Hypertension Or Cardiovascular Concerns – Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (OPQ)

After successful completion of the program, the participant will be able to:

• Identify appropriate use of over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics such as acetaminophen for specific patients (e.g. patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis).
• Explore the efficacy and safety of acetaminophen and its role in providing mild to moderate pain relief, including analgesia for patients taking low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 81 mg for cardioprotection.
• Implement patient counselling regarding the appropriate use of acetaminophen.