Correct Answer: B. N acetylcysteine (NAC) Why is this High Yield? Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) is widely used, making toxicity a common ER presentation. 1. Mechanism of Toxicity: Acetaminophen is metabolized in the liver. Myth busting, Acetaminophen version. "Avoid Acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it causes glutathione depletion". Truth?? As a pediatrician and ER doctor and as moms we're often asked about this. And we understand why: Perinatal exposure to paracetamol: Dose and sex dependent effects in behaviour and brain's oxidative stress markers in progeny ScienceDirect A study published in Gastroenterology describes a new mitochondrial mediator in the hepatotoxicity induced by paracetamol. Institute of Biomedical Research of Barcelona A 48 hour fast can turn standard Paracetamol into acute liver failure. Fasting depletes Glutathione, leaving the liver defenseless against toxic NAPQI. Review the latest guidelines on BMJ Best Practice: https: bestpractice.bmj.com topics en us 1010 Interleukin 4 deficiency protects mice from acetaminophen induced liver injury and inflammation by prevention of glutathione depletion Inflammation Research Springer Nature Link
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