Acetaminophen poisoning: Case Report
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2009
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Acetaminophen is probably the most widely used drug in the world. This report aims to review a case of acetaminophen poisoning and management. A 16-year-old female presented to the emergency department with acute intoxication. She ingested a total amount of 3.5 gram (g) of Amoxicilin and 8 g of Acetaminophen for suicidal attempt. Urine acetaminophen levels were measured using with Triage tox drug screen test and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) was given intravenously following a treatment protocol due to high toxic acetaminophen levels (>7.5 g). During observation there was no clinical finding or laboratory abnormality. So she was discharged at 30 hours after admission. The patient was called for control one week later and control liver functions were normal.
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Acetaminophen; Emergency; N-Acetylcysteine; Poisoning, Acetylcysteine; Activated Carbon; Amoxicillin; Paracetamol; Abdominal Pain; Acetaminophen Poisoning; Adolescent; Article; Case Report; Drug Intoxication; Drug Urine Level; Female; Human; Laboratory Test; Nausea; Physical Examination; Suicide Attempt
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Internet Journal of Toxicology
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6
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