The Effects of N-acetylcysteine in Patients with Amanita phalloides Intoxication
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The Effects of N-acetylcysteine in Patients with Amanita phalloides Intoxication
Conclusions: Amanita phalloides intoxication can be successfully treated with N-acetylcysteine in addition to the standard regimen. Significantly, the simplicity of administration, good tolerance, and an affordable cost make N-acetylcysteine a viable option for the treatment of Amanita phalloides intoxication. The low mortality rate presented in the study group may be ascribed to N-acetylcystei...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Drug Metabolism & Toxicology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2157-7609
DOI: 10.4172/2157-7609.1000160