A medical practitioner at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja, Dr. Arikawe Adeolu says overdose of Paracetamol drug could lead to liver failure. He stated this on Monday in an Interview with News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja.
According to him “One of the major causes of liver disease is drugs. There are some kinds of drugs that can lead to liver damage if not taken as prescribed."
“There is one common drug that is very popular among this class of drugs and that is paracetamol. Paracetamol if taken above the recommended dose has the ability to damage the liver. An overdose of paracetamol can actually lead to liver failure within 24 hours. This is why it is not recommended that drugs are taken by self-medication."
“Excessive consumption of alcohol is another cause of liver disease. This substance has been shown to have a significant effect on liver function; excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to deterioration in liver function. This is because it has direct damaging effect on the liver cells. A fatty liver can also lead to liver damage.”
The medical expert further explained that deposition of fat into the liver damages the organ and remains the main cause of obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol.
