Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is commonly used pain killer available without prescription in many parts of the world. Alcohol and few drugs increase paracetomol toxicity if consumed together. Accidentally or intentionally taken overdoses of paracetamol may be fatal mainly due to hepatorenal toxicity. Some herbal compounds have been found to reduce paracetamol induced hepatototoxicity; however, kidney is less worked out.In developing countries like India where self medication is common practice, overdoses of paracetamol and additive toxicity due to simultaneous use of herbal drugs exists. Under...
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is commonly used pain killer available without prescription in many parts of the world. Alcohol and few drugs increase par...