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acetylcysteine
acetylcysteine
Brand names: NAC
| Form | Strength | ANAN | ASMP | LACH | LALK | LOHH | LOLR | LOWC | SDSD | SESE | SFSF | Formulary Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPSULE, ORAL | 600 mg | |||||||||||
| SOLUTION, INHALATION | 10%; 20% | Restricted | ||||||||||
| SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS | 20% | Restricted |
Last updated: Apr. 7, 2022
- Black Box Warning: Inhalation solution: not for injection
- Therapeutic Interchange: T.I.
- Restricted: acetylcysteine (Acetadote/Mucomyst) nebulization - use by intensivists (Trauma, CCMS, LSU ICU) in patients who failed nebulized 3% NaCl
- Restricted: acetylcysteine (Acetadote/Mucomyst) oral and IV - is restricted to treatment of APAP toxicity and non-acetaminophen induced acute liver injury. All other indications must be approved.
Acetadote_Recommended IV Administration
Non-Acetaminophen Induced Acute Liver Injury IV Administration
Medications Approved for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange Dosage Conversion Guidelines
(Note: “Therapeutic Interchange” should be placed in the order comments
Acetylcysteine (ORAL)
Medication
Ordered
Brand Name
Ordered Dose
Frequency
Formulary Medication
Equivalent
Dose
Frequency
Acetylcysteine 10%
Mucomyst
6 mL (600 mg)
BID
Acetylcysteine 20%
3 mL (600 mg)
BID