Citation

Krenzelok EP, Best L, Manoguerra AS. Am. J. Hosp. Pharm. 1977; 34(4): 391-394.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1977, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

860721

Abstract

A case report of an acetaminophen overdose is described, and the toxicity, clinical course and treatment of acetaminophen overdose are discussed. Treatment modalities include removal of the acetaminophen by emesis or gastric lavage, the use of activated charcoal and a saline cathartic. Several antidotes have been proposed, most notably cysteamine and acetylcysteine.

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