Which antidote is used for paracetamol overdose?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. N-acetylcysteine
- Step 1: N-acetylcysteine replenishes glutathione and prevents liver damage.
- Step 2: It is most effective when started early.
Answer
N-acetylcysteine.
Why not the others: Naloxone, flumazenil and protamine reverse opioids, benzodiazepines and heparin.
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