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. 1981 Oct 15;125(8):827–829.

Treatment of acetaminophen poisoning.

E M Sellers, F Freedman
PMCID: PMC1862716  PMID: 7030465

Abstract

Acetaminophen is an analgesic that is frequently used in Canada, and the occurrence of overdoses with this drug seems to be increasing. The most serious complication of acetaminophen overdose is hepatic failure. Because of pathophysiologic effects of acetaminophen poisoning and the mechanisms of its toxic effects are now better understood, a rational approach to treatment is possible. Several precursors of glutathione, acetylcysteine in particular, are effective in preventing liver damage if administered within 10 hours of acetaminophen ingestion. Plasma acetaminophen levels are a helpful guide to therapy.

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