Acetaminophen

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General Principles

N-Acetyl-para-aminophenol (APAP) is available worldwide as an over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic. It is the most common cause of toxicologic fatalities and liver failure in the United States.1,2

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General Principles

N-Acetyl-para-aminophenol (APAP) is available worldwide as an over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic. It is the most common cause of toxicologic fatalities and liver failure in the United States.1,2

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