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  2. Paracetamol poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Risk factors for toxicity include alcoholism, malnutrition, and the taking of certain other hepatotoxic medications. [1] Liver damage results not from paracetamol itself, but from one of its metabolites, N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI). [6] NAPQI decreases the liver's glutathione and directly damages cells in the liver. [7]

  3. Here's how Tylenol holds up against other common pain relievers

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    If you have underlying liver damage, consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before taking Tylenol — either it should be taken sparingly, or avoided altogether, adds Mangan.

  4. Paracetamol - Wikipedia

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    Overdose of paracetamol is caused by taking more than the recommended maximum daily dose of paracetamol for healthy adults (three or four grams), [39] and can cause potentially fatal liver damage. [ 105 ] [ 106 ] A single dose should not exceed 1000 mg, doses should be taken no sooner than four hours apart, and no more than four doses (4000 mg ...

  5. NAPQI - Wikipedia

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    NAPQI, also known as NAPBQI or N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine, is a toxic byproduct produced during the xenobiotic metabolism of the analgesic paracetamol (acetaminophen). [1] It is normally produced only in small amounts, and then almost immediately detoxified in the liver.

  6. Hepatotoxicity - Wikipedia

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    Paracetomol (3D structure) overdose is the most common cause of drug-induced liver disease. Paracetamol also known as acetaminophen, and by the brand names of Tylenol and Panadol, is usually well-tolerated in prescribed dose, but overdose is the most common cause of drug-induced liver disease and acute liver failure worldwide. [12]

  7. 30 Innocent-Seeming Things That Can Actually Take A Life ...

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    People treat Tylenol like a harmless general-purpose medicine but something like 1600 Americans suffer liver failure from it every year. Use sparingly, never use while drinking. Image credits ...

  8. Fatty Liver Disease: What Men Need to Know - AOL

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    Fatty liver disease happens when fat builds up in your liver. This can cause damage, inflammation, and other complications. There are two main types of fatty liver disease:

  9. Liver regeneration - Wikipedia

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    Complications increase when the initial cause of the liver damage is still present. [12] Liver damage can be caused by viruses, alcohol, medications, and other hepatotoxins. [12] Acetaminophen, found in many prescription and over-the-counter medications, is the most common drug that can cause liver damage if taken in a high dose or in ...