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Acetaminophen poisoning: Case Report
The Internet Journal of Toxicology , 11/02/09

Kavalci C et al. – A 16–year–old female presented to the emergency department with acute intoxication. She ingested a total amount of 3.5 gram 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 was given intravenously following a treatment protocol due to high toxic acetaminophen levels. 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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