Understanding paracetamol-induced liver

ALF Acute liver failureNAC N-AcetylcysteineNAPQI N-Acetyl-p-benzoquinone imineParacetamol (N-acetyl-p-aminophenol) is among the mostwidely used over-the-counter antipyretic and analgesicdrugs. Paracetamol is generally considered to be safe atrecommended therapeutic doses but concerns accumulateworldwide, as it has been recognized as a frequent causeof acute liver failure (ALF).