10 Side Effects of Acetaminophen
3. Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia is the medical term used to describe a low platelet count. Platelets are blood cells that help the blood clot. This is vital to avoid losing too much blood due to wounds and other injuries. When the platelet levels are too low, we may find it harder to form a clot and bleeding becomes a problem.
Even though acetaminophen is less likely to cause this side effect than a regular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), it is still possible. This is particularly important if the patient has liver or kidney problems that could interfere with acetaminophen’s metabolism or excretion from the body.
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