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1
Q

How is paracetamol metabolised?

A

Hepatic cytochrome p450 system

2
Q

Dose paracetamol for FHF?

A
  • 10-15g in healthy adults

- 4-6g in alcohlics / anticonvulsant users

3
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Mechanisms of paracetamol hepatoxicity?

A
  • High acetaminophen dose
  • Saturates glucuronidation and sulfation elimination pathways (glutathione depleted)
  • Reactive metabolite formed
  • Covalently binds hepatocyte membrane
4
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Presentation of paracetamol hepatotoxicity?

A
  • 1st 24h: N/V
  • 24-48: asymptomatic. Ongoing hepatic necrosis w/ elevation of transaminases
  • > 48: continued hepatic necrosis +/- FHF or resolution
5
Q

What is the purpose of testing blood paracetamol levels?

A

Blood levels of paracetamol correlate with the severity of hepatic injury, esp if time of injury known

6
Q

Rx paracetamol overdose?

A

-Gastric lavage (

7
Q

AEx of chlorpromazine?

A

Cholestasis in 1% after 4/52; +/- fever, rash, jaundice, pruritus, eosinophilia

8
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AEx of isoniazid?

A

20% develop transaminase elevation;

9
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AEx methotrexate?

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  • Causes cirrhosis
  • Inc risk w/ obesity, DM, EtOH (i.e. w/ underlying risk for pre existing fatty liver)
  • Scarring develops w/o Sx or LFT change
  • Bx may be needed in long term Rx
10
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Amiodarone effect on liver?

A

Can cause same histology and clinical outcome as alcoholic hepatitis