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Why paracetamol iv can cause sudden death?

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It does not: However, too much paracetamol (acetaminophen, "tylenol") will destroy the liver and cause death in a few days. This is common. There is one very famous case in which a beginning physician foolishly prescribed intravenous paracetamol in a dose similar to what one would take by mouth, and this led to a death. Don't exceed recommended dose by any route.

Answered 3/31/2016

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Overdose: Other than an overdose I am not sure that death is a significant risk.

Answered 7/31/2016

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