Which of the following is the specific antidote used for an overdose of Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)?
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Correct answer: N-acetylcysteine
N-acetylcysteine acts by restoring glutathione stores in the liver. This allows for the safe detoxification of the reactive metabolite NAPQI, preventing hepatic necrosis.
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