Thursday 30 June 2022

Determining the Role of Paracetamol for Drug Management | Chapter 9 | Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 3

This succinct review will make an effort to concentrate on the apparent safety of greater doses of paracetamol (PCM) in such circumstances because new research is now raising questions about such full-proof safety of a molecule that has always had a restricted therapeutic index of safety. PCM is one of the most often prescribed drugs for treating fever and discomfort. It can be acquired as an over-the-counter (OTC) drug without a prescription. PCM is a reasonably safe medication for treating fever and discomfort, but due to the several reasons mentioned, when used at higher therapeutic levels, it may cause both liver and kidney damage.

Author(s) Details:

Amit Sharma,
National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), Autonomous Institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Government of India, New Delhi, India.

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