debate about changing acetaminophen products and doses
July 2009
You'll hear debate about changing acetaminophen products and doses...to reduce the risk of overdosing and liver toxicity.
People don't realize that acetaminophen is a narrow therapeutic index drug. The toxic dose is not much higher than the therapeutic dose.
Just 6 g/day for 2 days can cause liver toxicity in some patients.
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