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ArticleBMJ case reports2024

Analgesia to acidosis: metabolic acidosis due to chronic acetaminophen (paracetamol) use.

Anmol Goyal, John Gaskill, Omar Osman, Demetra Gibson

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4 authors.

Anmol GoyalStanford University, Stanford, California, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9089-5239
John GaskillCleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA Gaskilj@ccf.org.
Omar OsmanCleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Demetra GibsonCleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

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Abstract

This case describes a rare occurrence of high anion gap metabolic acidosis due to chronic acetaminophen (paracetamol) usage, which can be confirmed by measuring 5-oxoproline (pyroglutamate), an organic acid metabolite. As acetaminophen is an extremely common drug prescribed in both inpatient and outpatient settings, a high degree of clinical suspicion is required to isolate it as the aetiology for metabolic acidosis. Management includes discontinuation of acetaminophen use and at times the supplementation of oral bicarbonate. Metabolic acidosis due to a high anion gap is commonly described by the mnemonic 'MUDPILES' in daily practice. A newer mnemonic, 'GOLD MARK' is proposed to be a more inclusive tool to assist in determining the cause of high anion gap metabolic acidosis, especially with such cases being reported.

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AcetaminophenAcidosisAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticAcid-Base EquilibriumFemaleHumansMalePyrrolidonecarboxylic AcidAcetaminophenAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticPyrrolidonecarboxylic AcidContraindications and precautionsFluid electrolyte and acid-base disturbances

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PMID38688576
PMCPMC11085974

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