Acetaminophen overdose associated with double serum concentration peaks

Acetaminophen is the most commonly used analgesic–antipyretic medication in the United States. Acetaminophen overdose, a frequent cause of drug toxicity, has been recognized as the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal hepatic necrosis. N-Acetylcysteine is the recommended antidote for acetaminophen p...

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Main Authors: Cristian Papazoglu, Jonathan R. Ang, Michael Mandel, Prasanta Basak, Stephen Jesmajian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-12-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
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Online Access:http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/29589/pdf_9