Practically all patients who take paracetamol (acetaminophen) in excess of 350 mg/kg develop severe liver toxicity unless appropriately treated. Clinically they present with SGOT or SGPT levels (AST or ALT) > 1000 IU/L.
About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.
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