title: [Paracetamol hepatotoxicity].
abstract: A potential side effect of paracetamol is its hepatotoxicity. This side effect can be found in excessive overdosages exceeding the therapeutical dosage significantly. There is a specific antidot: N-acetyl-cysteine. Liver diseases are not absolute contraindication against paracetamol medication.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-Kinderklinik, Wien.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lubec
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000506:poisoning*; D000111:Acetylcysteine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant
chemical_list: D000082:Acetaminophen; D000111:Acetylcysteine
vernacular_title: Zur Frage der Paracetamol-Hepatotoxizität.