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Acetadote
Used for Acetaminophen Overdose
Used for Acetaminophen Overdose
Acetylcysteine (Acetadote) is an antidote that's used during an acetaminophen overdose to prevent or lessen serious injury to the liver. It's given in a healthcare setting (e.g., urgent care, emergency room) by a healthcare provider. The medication is available as an intravenous (IV) infusion and a generic oral solution that can be given by mouth or through a feeding tube. The most common side effects of the injection version include redness and flushing of the skin, while nausea and vomiting are more common with the oral version.
What is Acetylcysteine (Acetadote)?
What is Acetylcysteine (Acetadote) used for?
- Lessen liver injury from acetaminophen overdose
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Acetadote |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Antidote |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
Acetylcysteine (Acetadote) dosage
Typical dosage for Acetylcysteine (Acetadote)
Interactions between Acetylcysteine (Acetadote) and other drugs
Acetylcysteine (Acetadote) may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Acetylcysteine (Acetadote). Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
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