Acute liver failure (ALF) is a serious condition in which the liver suddenly stops working, often leading to life-threatening complications. While N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is widely used to treat ALF caused by acetaminophen overdose, its benefits in ALF due to other causes, such as viral infections or drug reactions, remain uncertain. This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to investigate whether NAC can improve survival rates and reduce hospital stays in patients with non-acetaminophen-induced ALF. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either NAC along with standard supportive care or standard supportive care alone. The study will measure survival rates, hospital stay duration, and improvement in liver function tests. By exploring NAC's potential benefits beyond acetaminophen-related cases, this research aims to provide evidence-based guidance on how to better manage patients with ALF from other causes.
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Survival Rate
Timeframe: 28 days post-enrollment
Mortality Rate
Timeframe: 28 days post-enrollment