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Which of the mentioned drugs most commonly causes acute liver failure?

A
Warfarin
B
Tetracycline
C
Paracetamol
D
Valproate
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (c) i.e. ParacetamolRef: Goodman Gilman 13th E/P696* All mentioned drugs can cause hepatotoxicity and liver failure, but the most common drug overall implicated in drug poisoning and suicidal attempts is paracetamol.* Hence liver failure is most commonly seen with paracetamol. In case of fulminant liver failure liver transplantation is required.

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