Citation

Saleem M, Iftikhar H. Cureus 2019; 11(6): e5003.

Affiliation

Internal Medicine, St. Francis Medical Center, Seton Hall University, Trenton, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Curēus)

DOI

10.7759/cureus.5003

PMID

31497434

PMCID

PMC6713258

Abstract

Acetaminophen is one of the most common analgesic medications available over the counter. Acetaminophen overdose can cause both hepatic and renal injuries. The literature suggests the incidence of acute kidney injury is around 2% - 10% in those with acetaminophen overdose. We report a case of acute kidney injury from acetaminophen overdose requiring hemodialysis.

Language: en

Keywords

acetaminophen; acute kidney injury; hemodialysis; n-acetyl cysteine (nac)