Where to Order Acetadote
Contact your wholesaler or our customer service center to order Acetadote.
Customer Service Center:
Phone: (877) 274-7200
Fax: (614) 652-9127
IV Acetadote may be the right choice for your patients
- Approved for adult and pediatric dosing
- Patient's level of consciousness does not limit IV administration
- Patients with acetaminophen overdose often present with nausea and vomiting –
IV administration
may allow for accurate dosing
How Supplied
Acetadote (acetylcysteine) injection is available as a 20% solution (200 mg/mL) in 30 mL single dose vials. Acetadote is sterile and can be used for IV administration. It is available as follows:
- 30 mL vials, carton of 4 (NDC 66220-207-30)
Do not use previously opened vials for IV administration.
Available by Prescription Only
HCPS code J0132 (Please refer to your coding department for complete billing information.)
INDICATION
Acetadote is an antidote for acetaminophen overdose indicated to prevent or lessen hepatic injury after ingestion of a potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen in patients with an acute ingestion or from repeated supratherapeutic ingestion.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions including rash, hypotension, wheezing, and/or shortness of breath have been observed in patients receiving intravenous acetylcysteine administration and occurred soon after initiation of infusion. Acetadote should be used with caution in patients with asthma or where there is a history of bronchospasm. Immediately discontinue infusion if a serious reaction occurs and initiate appropriate treatment. The total volume administered should be adjusted for patients less than 40 kg and for those requiring fluid restriction.