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Acetaminophen |
| Description |
Acetaminophen is a common over the counter analgesic/antipyretic (TylenolŪ). It is often prescribed in combination with various opiate derivatives.Large doses of acetaminophen can produce hepatotoxicity. People who use moderate amounts of ethanol on a regular basis have a greater risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. |
| Therapeutic Low |
5.0000 |
| Therapeutic High |
50.0000 |
| Units |
ug/mL |
| Specimen |
P |
| Half Life Low |
2.00 |
| Half Life High |
3.00 |
| VOD Low |
1.00 |
| VOD High |
0.00 |
| Toxic Level |
150.000 |
| Lethal Level |
160.000 |
| Plasma to Whole Blood ratio |
0.93 |
| Warnings |
Large doses of acetaminophen can produce hepatotoxicity. People who use moderate amounts of ethanol on a regular basis have a greater risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity.Large doses of acetaminophen can produce hepatotoxicity. People who use moderate amounts of ethanol on a regular basis have a greater risk of acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. |