Saturday, July 30, 2011

Ask Dr KK: How common is paracetamol (acetaminophen) poisoning?

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) is widely available and lay people commonly underestimate its toxicity. Acetaminophen accounts for more over doses and overdose death each year in the United States than any other drug. Acetaminophen induced acute liver failure is common, 50% of them being intentional or suicidal and other 50% unintentional or cardiac poisoning.


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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