Pill poisoning in urban area -An case based approach

Pill Poisoning in Urban Areas – A Case-Based Approach focuses on the rising incidence of intentional and accidental drug overdoses in city settings due to easy access to pharmaceuticals. This approach uses real-life scenarios to explore common agents involved—such as analgesics, antidepressants,...

• Paracetamol poisoning is a common toxicity that can lead to acute liver failure if a toxic dose is ingested. The therapeutic daily dose of paracetamol is up to 4 grams in adults, and exceeding this can cause toxic effects. A single ingestion of more than 10 grams in 24 hours is considered a toxic dose.