Acetaminophene Overdose

Question 1

Can you give activated charcoal after two hours of acetaminophen ingestion ?

Answer 1

No, giving activated charcoal is not advisable after 2 hours

Question 2

When acetaminophen serum level should be measured in case of overdose ingestion?

Answer 2

At 4 hours post ingestion

Question 3

What test should be done before administering NAC ( N-acetylcystine ) ?

Answer 3

Measure serum acetaminophen at 4 hours

Question 4

What’s the preferable way of administering NAC?

Answer 4

IV , because oral NAC usually causes vomiting