[india-drug] Acetaminophen and Liver Injury: Q & A for Consumers by USFDA

["Sampada Patvardhan" <dicmspc@yahoo.co.in>]

Acetaminophen and Liver Injury: Q & A for Consumers by USFDA
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On June 29 and 30, 2009, USFDA will hold an advisory committee meeting in Adelphi, Md., about how to address the problem of liver injury related to the use of acetaminophen in both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription products. 
Acetaminophen is the generic name of a drug found in many common brand name OTC products such as Tylenol, as well as prescription products such as Vicodin and Percocet. Acetaminophen is an important drug, and its effectiveness in relieving pain and fever is widely known. This drug is generally considered safe when used according to the directions on its labeling. But taking more than the recommended amount can cause liver damage, ranging from abnormalities in liver function blood tests, to acute liver failure, and even death.
Entire session is available at:
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm168830.htm

This can be very good guidelines for public and also the pharmacists.


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