tylenol toxicity use NAC


  • symptoms include nausea vomiting, diarrhea
  • check level in 4 hours
  • if > 150 = worry
  • use NAC: 140 mg x 1 then 17x 70 mg/kg
  • liver toxicity: check in 24 hrs, 48 hrs, 72 hrs
  • increase INR, decrease mental status, increase Cr signs of badness