Journal article
When do the aminotransferases rise after acute acetaminophen overdose?
Abstract
CONTEXT: Rising aminotransferases (ATs) [either aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) are one of the first signs of hepatotoxicity following acetaminophen (APAP)] overdose (OD). However, the timing and speed of such rises are not well characterized, hampering early risk prediction.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the kinetics of AT release in acute APAP OD patients who develop hepatotoxicity despite treatment.
Authors
Green TJ; Sivilotti MLA; Langmann C; Yarema M; Juurlink D; Burns MJ; Johnson DW
Journal
Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology, Vol. 48, No. 8, pp. 787–792
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
10 2010
DOI
10.3109/15563650.2010.523828
ISSN
1556-3650