acetylcysteine
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What is acetylcysteine?
Acetadote 20 % (200 mg/mL) IV
Drug Name: ACETYLCYSTEINE - INJECTION
Other Brand Names: Acetadote
Uses: This medication is used as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose to prevent life-threatening liver damage. It is most effective if given within 8 to 10 hours after ingestion, but it can be used anytime up to 24 hours after an overdose. If acetaminophen overdose is suspected, but the exact time of ingestion is unknown, acetylcysteine may still be given.
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