Hepatic findings evaluated by ecography in a population exposed to paracetamol

• In: Posters
• At: Dublin (Ireland) (2013)
• Type: Poster
• By: CRUZ, Andreia (College of Health Technology of Coimbra, Pharmacy, Coimbra, Portugal)
• Co-author(s): Joaquim, J.J. (College of Health Technology of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal)
  Matos, C. (College of Health Technology of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal)
  Pires, T. (College of Health Technology of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal)
  Andre (College of Health Technology of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal)
  
• Abstract:

  Paracetamol is the main derivative of para-aminophenol in use and is the most sold over-the-counter drug in Portugal; however, despite being safely used by millions of individuals worldwide, as an analgesic and antipyretic in the last 15 years, mainly in Europe and the United States, this drug has become a major cause of acute liver injury...

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