Risk Factors for Hepatotoxicity Due to Paracetamol Overdose in Adults

Risk Factors for Hepatotoxicity Due to Paracetamol Overdose in Adults

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Over-the-counter availability and a good safety profile make paracetamol one of the most common analgesics in developed countries but also the leading cause of liver failure due to overdose. The objectives of the study were to identify modifiable risk fa...

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Main Authors: Iwona Popiolek, Piotr Hydzik, Pawel Jagielski, Monika Zrodlowska, Karol Mystek, Grzegorz Porebski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
paracetamol
acetaminophen
drug overdose
hepatotoxicity
liver injury
risk factor
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/8/752

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