Which of the following are toxic to liver cells?

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Numerous compounds are potentially injurious to the liver. These poisons are known formally as hepatotoxins. All of the compounds listed in this question can damage liver cells, causing hepatitis or liver failure. Acetaminophen (an analgesic and antipyretic drug commonly marketed as Tylenol) is a commonly available drug, often taken during suicide attempts. All patients who are suspected of taking pills to injure themselves should be assessed for acetaminophen exposure. Halothane is an anesthetic agent. Isoniazid is one of several drugs typically used in combination with other agents (in "a cocktail" of multiple drugs) to treat tuberculosis. Carbon tetrachloride is a fluid used in dry cleaning. The hepatotoxin to which most people are exposed is ethyl alcohol, the active ingredient in beer, wine, and distilled spirits.

Which of the Following Are Toxic to Liver Cells