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Acetaminophen is commonly known as paracetamol, it is an analgesic and antipyretic drug. Overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver toxicity.
The measure should be taken to reverse the toxic effects of acetaminophen is....
1. Obtain blood work - It means to send a blood test to identify the level of toxicity, Send a liver function test.
2. Administer acetylcysteine - acetylcysteine is a liver protective drug, it should be administered within 8 hours of ingestion.
3. Administer activated charcoal - It should be administered within one hour of oral ingestion of acetaminophen to wash out the gastric content.
Answer - Obtain blood work, Administer acetylcysteine, Administer activated charcoal.
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