Research article summary (published 30 Jul 2005):

Acetylcysteine (Acetadote) for acetaminophen overdosage.

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Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics (Med Lett Drugs Ther), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2005 Aug 15-29; vol 47 (issue 1215-1216) : pp 70-1

Dates: Created 2005/08/16; Completed 2005/09/13;

PMID: 16103868, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 2/18/2009)

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Acetaminophen - poisoning Acetylcysteine - administration & dosage; therapeutic use Administration, Oral

Administration, Oral Injections, Intravenous Overdose - drug therapy

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Associated Chemicals: Acetaminophen (103-90-2) ; Acetylcysteine (616-91-1)

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