PARACETAMOL POISONING–A CASE  REPORT

Dr. Sachinkumar M Patankar; Dr. Rajendra V Bhagwat; Dr. Ashlesh R Tiwari; Dr. Santosh S Mali

Volume : III, Issue : X, October - 2014

PARACETAMOL POISONING–A CASE REPORT

Dr. Sachinkumar M Patankar, Dr. Rajendra V Bhagwat, Dr. Ashlesh R Tiwari, Dr. Santosh S Mali

Abstract :

Paracetamol is probably the most widely used drug in the world. This report aims to review a case of Paracetamol poisoning and management. 18–year–old male presented to the emergency department with acute intoxication. He ingested a total amount of 12.5 gram (g) of Paracetamol for suicidal attempt. and N–acetylcysteine (NAC) regime was given intravenously following a treatment protocol due to acute liver injury. During observation there was acute pain in abdomen, vomiting and his Liver Function Tests were markedly deranged. He was treated successfully and discharged 7 days after admission by confirming normal liver functions.