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Original Articles

Modified two step N-acetylcysteine dosing regimen for the treatment of acetaminophen overdose a safe alternative

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Pages 81-84 | Received 09 Jul 2018, Accepted 09 Oct 2018, Published online: 15 Nov 2018

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