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Figure 5. Rescue by N-acetyl Cysteine. The black curve shows the response of the male to an 18-gm dose of APAP if not treated. The result is almost certain liver failure. The green curve shows the NAC rescue of the male by the protocol described in the text starting 10 h after ingestion. The pink curve shows rescue by NAC starting at 16 h after ingestion; rescue is possible but problematic.