Abstract
N-acetylcysteine is a good and reasonable specific antidotum in case of paracetamol intoxication. It is very active when administered within eight hours after intoxication. It can be used as well as in intravenous as peroral administration. There are few side effects.
MeSH terms
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Acetaminophen / metabolism
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Acetaminophen / poisoning*
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Acetylcysteine / administration & dosage
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Acetylcysteine / adverse effects
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Acetylcysteine / therapeutic use*
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Anaphylaxis / chemically induced
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Humans
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Poisoning / drug therapy
Substances
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Acetaminophen
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Acetylcysteine