Renal Dysfunction Risk

The National Kidney Foundation recommends acetaminophen as a first-line analgesic for episodic use in patients with underlying renal disease.4

NSAIDs may have adverse renal effects in patients with kidney dysfunction3,5

NSAIDs can affect both cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in the kidneys. In people with some compromise of renal blood flow, NSAID inhibition of COX-1 in afferent renal arterioles can result in reduced renal perfusion and inhibition of COX-2 can promote sodium and fluid retention.3,5

When taken at recommended doses, TYLENOL® does not compromise renal function in patients with existing kidney dysfunction.1-3

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In kidneys with some degree of dysfunction, NSAIDs’ cyclooxygenase inhibition may compromise renal function and promote fluid retention.5

26 Million Adults Have Renal Disorder

Millions of adults have kidney dysfunction6

NSAIDs may precipitate acute renal failure in some patients, including the elderly and those with5:

  • Preexisting renal insufficiency
  • Hypertension
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Diabetes
  • Hepatic cirrhosis
  • Sepsis
TYLENOL® and renal disorder

Consider TYLENOL® for patients with renal dysfunction1,2

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