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Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine
medicines (ask patient specifically) Evaluate hepatic, hematologic, and renal function periodically during
Increase risk of bleeding with warfarin. prolonged high dose therapy. May alter results of glucose monitoring,
Increase risk of NSAID adverse renal effects—aspirin and ibuprofen falsely decrease values. Increased serum bilirubin, LDH, AST, ALT, and
prothrombin time may indicate hepatotoxicity.
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
medication
Take as directed, avoid alcohol, may alter blood glucose reading, check
labels on all OTC medications, consult professional if fever and
discomfort not relieved.