Acetaminophen hepatotoxicity: Current management

Hui Hui Tan, Charissa Y. Chang, Paul Martin

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Abstract

APAP overdose is a major cause of acute liver failure. Although early administration of the specific antidote NAC can prevent severe hepatotoxicity, there are still patients who may progress to acute liver failure, requiring a liver transplant.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)75-83
Number of pages9
JournalMount Sinai Journal of Medicine
Volume76
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

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