1) The document provides an overview of paracetamol (acetaminophen), including its history, pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, toxicity, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
2) It describes paracetamol's absorption in the small intestine, metabolism primarily in the liver, and excretion mainly through the kidneys. Toxicity can occur when a toxic metabolite, NAPQI, is formed and not detoxified.
3) Treatment for paracetamol overdose involves gastric decontamination, administration of the antidote N-acetylcysteine to replenish glutathione levels and prevent liver damage, and potentially hemodialysis or liver transplant for