J0132 Acetylcysteine injection
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Also known as: acetylcysteine, N-acetylcysteine, NAC
Acetylcysteine injection, an antioxidant and mucolytic agent used primarily as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose.
Clinical Context
Intravenous acetylcysteine used as life-saving antidote for acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose. Also used in critical illness for antioxidant support. Most important use is paracetamol/acetaminophen toxicity.
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