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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Year : 2013, Volume : 7, Issue : 1
First page : ( 254) Last page : ( 287)
Print ISSN : 0973-9122. Online ISSN : 0973-9130.

Management of Paracetamol Poisoning-the Old and the New

Nambiar Natasha Jayaprakash

Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Father Muller Medical college, Mangalore

Online published on 21 February, 2013.

Abstract

Paracetamol is involved in a large proportion of accidental exposures and deliberate self-poisoning cases, although subsequent hepatic failure and death are both uncommon outcomes. The optimal management of most patients with paracetamol overdose still remains unclear. The following article attempts to compile management advice with current clinical toxicology practice, revised guidelines and recent advances.

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Keywords

Acetaminophen, N acetyl cysteine.

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