Antidote for acetaminophen poisoning:N-acetylcysteine
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Acetylcysteine for acetaminophen poisoning.
This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major clinical studies, the clinical use of this therapy, and potential adverse effects are reviewed. Relevant formal guidelines, if they exist, are presented. The article ends with the author’s clinical r...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Korean Medical Association
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1975-8456,2093-5951
DOI: 10.5124/jkma.2013.56.12.1067