Research now suggests that a prophylactic intravenous dose of acetaminophen could reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting associated with anesthesia, according to News-Medical.
However, researchers found the reduction was linked with less pain, not with reduced opioids.
The study featured 2,364 patients. Of those, 1,223 received acetaminophen and 1,141 received placebo. IV acetaminophen reduced nausea by 27 percent and vomiting by 37 percent.
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However, researchers found the reduction was linked with less pain, not with reduced opioids.
The study featured 2,364 patients. Of those, 1,223 received acetaminophen and 1,141 received placebo. IV acetaminophen reduced nausea by 27 percent and vomiting by 37 percent.
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