Alcoholic liver disease: Is acetaminophen safe?

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Title:	Alcoholic liver disease: Is acetaminophen safe?
Author:	Worriax, James D.; Yates, Jennifer E.; Flake, Donna
Keywords:	analgesic liver damage therapeutic dose
Date:	2007-08
Publisher:	Family Physicians Inquiries Network
Citation:	Journal of Family Practice, 56(8) 2007: 673-674.
Abstract:	Yes—acetaminophen is a safe and effective analgesic that can be appropriately used for adult patients with stable chronic alcoholic liver disease for at least a short period of time (studies have been limited to a maximum of 48-72 hours), up to the maximum recommended dosage of 4 g daily (strength of recommendation: A, based on 2 RCTs and other studies). There are little data to guide longer-term use of acetaminophen in this situation.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10355/3593