Antidote for paracetamol poisoning is
Correct Answer: N- acetylcysteine
Description: Paracetamol - has only antipyretic and analgesic activity. It does not possess anti-inflammatory activity as it is believed to be inactivated by the free oxygen radicals generated at site of inflammation. Metabolite of PCM | Acts on TRPV receptor (Vanilloid Receptor) Analgesic action of it may be mediated by this receptor PCM has antidote i.e. N-Acetylcysteine
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