Acetylcysteine

· Trade Name
Acetadote

· Generic Name
ACETYLCYSTEINE

· Drug Class
Antidote Tylenol poisoning
Toxicology

· How It Works
Medication replenishes stores of glutathione in the liver which facilitates formation of non-toxic metabolism of acetaminophen

· Serious Side Effects
bronchospasm
allergic reactions

· Common Reactions
rash
allergic reactions
nausea
vomiting
tachycardia
flushing
itching
urticaria

Posted on March 5, 2009

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