Acetaminophen Overdose and Drug-Induced Liver Injury

The advances in modern medicine have brought about a lot of changes in how we deal with illnesses. One of these relatively new found technologies is the use of medications. However, this has led many to assume that all of the diseases suffered can be treated with medications alone. The danger is more prominent among those who take these without the consultation of health care providers. A poor understanding of the mechanism of actions of the readily available medications can also bring more harm than good for individuals who prefer to deal with their sickness by themselves. An example of a heavily affected organ during drug toxicities is the liver. In this article, we will understand how excessive and inappropriate intake of medications affect the function of the organ.