Is Paracetamol Poisoning Worsened by Coingestion of Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors?

Apart from acute hepatitis, other organ failures have been reported as rare complications in acute paracetamol (PCM) poisoning. A vascular mechanism has been suggested for the occurrence of some of these complications. We report 3 fatal cases of PCM and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)...

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Published in:Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology 2004-06, Vol.42 (4), p.562-562
Main Authors: Meziani, F, Lavigne, T, Kremer, H, Meyer, C, Assemi, P, Castelain, V, Bibault, P, Harlay, M L, Lutun, P, Jaeger, A, Schneider, F
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Language:English
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Summary:Apart from acute hepatitis, other organ failures have been reported as rare complications in acute paracetamol (PCM) poisoning. A vascular mechanism has been suggested for the occurrence of some of these complications. We report 3 fatal cases of PCM and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) poisoning who developed acute hepatitis complicated by multifocal ischemic injuries.
ISSN:0731-3810