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What is the treatment for paracetamol OD?

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N-acetylcysteine

Precursor for glutathione, which conjugates toxic metabolites of paracetamol.

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What is the treatment for acute iron toxicity?

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Desferrioxamine

Iron chelating agent

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What are the features of acute iron toxicity?

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Gastric hemorrhage

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What is the optimal time to assess paracetamol levels after an overdose?

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4 hours after OD

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