| Prolonged absorption and delayed peak paracetamol concentration following poisoning with extended-release formulation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18312200 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A woman with acute poisoning from extended-release paracetamol presented at 14.5 hours post-ingestion. The paracetamol's absorption phase and elimination half-life appeared prolonged, with peak blood concentration occurring at 20 hours post-ingestion, requiring an extended course of intravenous N-acetylcysteine. Current treatment recommendations, based on experience with a different formulation in the United States, may not be appropriate for the Australian formulation. |
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Authors:
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Darren M Roberts; Nicholas A Buckley |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Medical journal of Australia Volume: 188 ISSN: 0025-729X ISO Abbreviation: Med. J. Aust. Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-03-03 Completed Date: 2008-05-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400714 Medline TA: Med J Aust Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 310-1 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Medical School, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia. 1darren1@gmail.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Absorption Acetaminophen / administration & dosage, pharmacokinetics*, poisoning* Adult Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / administration & dosage, pharmacokinetics*, poisoning* Area Under Curve Delayed-Action Preparations Female Half-Life Humans Overdose / therapy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; 0/Delayed-Action Preparations; 103-90-2/Acetaminophen |
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