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... toxicity can occur at doses of 150 mg / kg , whereas chronic overdose can produce toxicity at much lower doses . 2. Serum salicylate level a . Toxicity of salicylates correlates poorly with serum levels , and levels are less useful in ...
... toxicity can occur at doses of 150 mg / kg , whereas chronic overdose can produce toxicity at much lower doses . 2. Serum salicylate level a . Toxicity of salicylates correlates poorly with serum levels , and levels are less useful in ...
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... toxicity 500 Possible hepatic toxicity No hepatic toxicity 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 Hours after ingestion 25 % T 30 20 6 8 8 388 100 TIT 400 800 900 1000 1300 Acetaminophen plasma concentration 10 FIG . 2-1 Semilogarithmic plot of plasma ...
... toxicity 500 Possible hepatic toxicity No hepatic toxicity 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 Hours after ingestion 25 % T 30 20 6 8 8 388 100 TIT 400 800 900 1000 1300 Acetaminophen plasma concentration 10 FIG . 2-1 Semilogarithmic plot of plasma ...
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... toxicity . For signs and symptoms of toxicity , see p . 31 . Excreted via the kidney ; adjust dose in renal failure ( see p . 948 ) . Therapeutic concentration : 0.8-2 ng / mL . Higher doses may be required for supraventricular ...
... toxicity . For signs and symptoms of toxicity , see p . 31 . Excreted via the kidney ; adjust dose in renal failure ( see p . 948 ) . Therapeutic concentration : 0.8-2 ng / mL . Higher doses may be required for supraventricular ...
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