Revised treatment for acetaminophen poisoning

Patients suffering acetaminophen poisoning could be helped by a small change in the way the antidote is delivered, say scientists from the University of Edinburgh in the UK.The study, published in The Lancet, shows that using the same antidote, acetylcysteine, over a shorter time period leads to fewer side effects.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and Tylenol, is one of the most commonly used drugs in the US. It has a good record of safety and efficacy when used according to the directions on the packaging.
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