Discussions tagged “liver”

Acetaminophen overdoses can be incredibly frightening, and acetylcysteine 200mg/ml inj 30ml is often the go-to treatment to protect the liver. I was recently in the hospital with a friend who had taken too much Tylenol, and the doctors administered acetylcysteine. It was so important to get it quickly. My friend did well, luckily. Has anyone else had to go through this? How did your doctors explain the treatment process? I have a few questions about the side effects, like the rare but severe allergic reactions. What should we watch out for? I know that if you notice any symptoms like rash, hives, or trouble breathing, you should seek immediate medical attention, but I’m worried about the other potential reactions, especially the shortness of breath and severe dizziness. Believe it or not, I’ve also heard that some people have experienced vomiting and redness at the injection site. Have any of you had similar experiences?

I was prescribed Urso Forte 500mg tablets to help dissolve my gallstones and it's been a rollercoaster. The medication has definitely helped, but the side effects have been pretty rough. I've had everything from mild stomach issues to some serious constipation. I'm wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences with this drug. I've also heard it can be useful for liver diseases like PBC, so I'd be curious to hear from anyone taking it for that purpose. Also, has anyone managed to report side effects to the FDA, and if so, how did you do it? Any tips would be appreciated.