Acetaminophen dosage and toxicty: Reasons to use caution

Is there anything we need to worry about when taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)? While it is known to be a safe drug, it can cause interactions with other medications and physical conditions. One of the dangers associated with acetaminophen is that its toxic effects can be delayed up to four days after taking it. So, what can you do to counter these toxic effects?

In this episode of Medical History Mysteries, Drs. Tom Viola and Pamela Maragliano-Muniz tread the murky waters as they discuss how acetaminophen works, the maximum daily dose, how much is too much, how it affects the liver, and more.

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About Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics.

About Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

With more than 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, has earned the reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for dental teams. He is the founder of Pharmacology Declassified and is a member of the faculty of more than 10 dental professional degree programs. Viola has contributed to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks, and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.

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