Open AccessАcute paracetamol intoxication
Author(s) -
R. A. Narziculov,
A. A. Denisova,
E. D. Ozerova
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
skoraâ medicinskaâ pomoŝʹ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2072-6716
DOI - 10.24884/2072-6716-2021-22-3-61-64
Subject(s) - antipyretic , analgesic , medicine , narcotic analgesics , drug intoxication , narcotic , drug , anesthesia , acetaminophen , morphine , alcohol intoxication , pharmacology , intensive care medicine , poison control , emergency medicine , injury prevention
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.