Acetadote
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Acetadote, an injectable drug used to treat acetaminophen overdose. Acetadote (acetylcysteine) injection will be used in an emergency room setting to prevent or lessen potential liver damage resulting from an overdose of acetaminophen, the...
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Acetadote
Acetylcysteine injection is an intravenous (I.V.) medication for the treatment of acetaminophen overdose. Acetylcysteine is the nonproprietary name for the N-acetyl derivative of the naturally occurring amino acid, L-cysteine (N-acetyl-L-cysteine, NAC). The compound is a white crystalline powder,...
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Acetylcysteine(N-Acetylcysteine)
Acetylcysteine ( N-Acetylcysteine ) Pronunciation: (ASS-cee-till-SIS-teen) Class: Antidote, Mucolytic Trade Names: Acetadote - Injection 20% (200 mg/mL) Trade Names: Mucomyst - Solution 10% (as sodium) - Solution 20% (as sodium) Acetylcysteine Solution (Canada) Pharmacology...
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Acetadote Cumberland Pharmaceuticals - Treatment for Acetaminophen Overdose
Acetadote is an injectable treatment to prevent or lessen potential liver damage resulting from acetaminophen overdose.
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Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Announces Updated Labeling for Acetadote
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Announces Updated Labeling for Acetadote New label provides direction for use in pediatric patients NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 6, 2006 -- Cumberland Pharmaceuticals announced today it has...
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See also: Acetaminophen Overdose

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