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Sodium-containing Acetaminophen Intake Increases the Risk of CVD and All-cause Mortality
Dr. Hoque Clinical question: Does the use of sodium-containing acetaminophen increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality in patients with and without a history of hypertension when compared to non-sodium-containing acetaminophen? Background: There is a common misconception that excess sodium intake comes primarily from dietary sources. The excipients of common over-the-counter medications such as some formulations of acetaminophen may contain significant amounts of sodium. For example, a 500-mg dose of soluble acetaminophen contains 390 mg of sodium, and a 500-mg dose of effervescent acetamin...
Source: The Hospitalist - October 3, 2022 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Ronda Whitaker Tags: In the Literature Source Type: research