Citation

Hamwi I, Picksak G, Stichtenoth DO. Med. Monatsschr. Pharm. 2008; 31(6): 224-225.

Vernacular Title

Akzidentielle Paracetamol-Uberdosierung.

Affiliation

Institut fur Klinische Pharmakologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18661913

Abstract

Acetaminophen is an OTC medication and amongst the most used pain relievers. It is the analgesic of first choice in pregnancy. Because of its low therapeutic index, accidental and suicidal acetaminophen intoxication is one of the most common causes of acute liver failure. Thus, face-to-face counselling of patients on the proper use of acetaminophen is essential for drug safety.

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