Tylenol (acetaminophen) may seem harmless to many people, but when taken in excess it can lead to damaging results, maybe even death. The exact mechanism of action of Tylenol is unknown. However, we do know that it elevates the pain threshold and acts as a pain and fever reducer. Tylenol related hepatotoxicity can be very common because it is an ingredient found in many prescribed and over-the-counter drugs. It is used to treat a variety of issues such as:
Muscle aches
Headaches
Back pain
Colds
Fever
Headaches
Back pain
Colds
Fever
There is no set “level” of Tylenol that will cause toxicity because the drug affects everyone differently. So, to avoid hepatotoxicity: TYLENOL MUST BE TAKEN AS DIRECTED. Early signs of this condition would include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain, and usually appear within 24 hours of toxicity. If you know that you have taken more than the recommended dose and you experience any of these symptoms, contact your physician immediately! Chronic symptoms will take a little longer to appear and may include GI bleeding and mental changes. If left untreated, hepatotoxicity may result in death. Alcohol taken in addition to Tylenol will increase the risk of hepatotoxicity. Some medications that contain acetaminophen:
Anacin-3
Percocet
Liquiprin
Panadol
Tempra
Percocet
Liquiprin
Panadol
Tempra
Tylenol is a useful and effective drug that must be taken seriously. Some important facts include:
The FDA recommends that children under 4 years old should not be given Tylenol.
Home treatment will not cure Tylenol related hepatotoxicity. Immediate hospital treatment is a MUST.
Home treatment will not cure Tylenol related hepatotoxicity. Immediate hospital treatment is a MUST.
If medical treatment is received within 8 hours of toxicity, recovery will most likely occur.
Tylenol should not be used for more than 10 days.
The dose for a child is based on age and weight.
Tylenol can be used during pregnancy when taken as directed by a physician.
Tylenol should not be used for more than 10 days.
The dose for a child is based on age and weight.
Tylenol can be used during pregnancy when taken as directed by a physician.
About 500 deaths per year are due to overdoses of acetaminophen.
Tylenol-induced liver toxicity is the most common form of acute liver failure observed in the United States today.
The dosage of Tylenol for children will be different than for that of adults. You must be careful when giving children Tylenol.
I was shocked to read how dangerous Tylenol can be. I was especially interested in the part that talked about how Tylenol misuse is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the U.S. It is scary to think that such a commonly used medication can cause such serious side effects.
ReplyDeleteWow!! I had no idea that Tylenol could be so damaging to your body. I will think twice about taking two or three pills at a time now. You wouldn't think that something like Tylenol could potentially kill you.
ReplyDeleteThis is really great information. I give my son (age 2) Tylenol from time to time, but now I will be extra careful about the dose and will talk to my doctor about using a different medication. I did not know it could be so harmful.
ReplyDeleteYou know Nyquil also has tylenol in it too. I feel like most medications have so many drawbacks. It interesting to learn all this. I never knew I could be potentially killing my liver.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe how scary Tylenol can be!From now on I will pay attention to how much my family takes, especially my children.
ReplyDeleteMy father takes too much tylenol and he doesnt think anything of it. I will show him this information today!! this will have potentially saved us from a crisis!!
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