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N-acetylcysteine for the treatment of clove oil-induced fulminant hepatic failure.
- Source :
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Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology [J Toxicol Clin Toxicol] 2004; Vol. 42 (1), pp. 89-92. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- We present a 3-month-old female who developed fulminant hepatic failure after ingesting less than 8 mL of clove oil. Initial treatment involved gastrointestinal decontamination, supportive measures, and admission to hospital. She subsequently developed fulminant hepatic failure and was treated with intravenous N-acetylcysteine (N-AC) according to a protocol used for acetaminophen poisoning. Over the next 72 h her liver synthetic function and clinical status improved, and she made a complete recovery. Previous reported cases of clove oil toxicity and the potential role of N-AC therapy are reviewed.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0731-3810
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15083943
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1081/clt-120028751