Аcute paracetamol intoxication
https://doi.org/10.24884/2072-6716-2021-22-3-61-64
Abstract
Paracetamol is non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic of the central action from group of anilides, widely used in clinical practice. This drug has pronounced hepatotoxic effect which amplifies with alcohol. Paracetamol intoxication most frequently happens as a result of deliberate peroral intake of excessive doses of drug with a suicidal purpose. Undeliberate medicine poisoning is possible as a result of self-treatment.
About the Authors
R. A. Narziculov
St. Petersburg Dzhanelidze Research Institute of Emergency Care; North-Western State Medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Rustam A. Narziculov
St. Petersburg
A. A. Denisova
North-Western State Medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna A. Denisova
St. Petersburg
E. D. Ozerova
North-Western State Medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina D. Ozerova
St. Petersburg
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Narziculov R.A., Denisova A.A., Ozerova E.D. Аcute paracetamol intoxication. EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. 2021;22(3):61-64. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24884/2072-6716-2021-22-3-61-64
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