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Anaphylactoid reaction 11%
Vomiting 11%
Anaphylactic reaction 8%
Anaphylactic shock 8%
Chest pain  What is  Chest pain                                                                                                                                                                                              8%
Infusion related reaction 8%
Off label use 8%
Overdose 8%
Cardiac arrest  What is  Cardiac arrest                                                                                                                                                                                          5%
Conjunctivitis allergic 5%
Dermatitis contact 5%
Erythema 5%
Flushing 5%
Hypoxia 5%
Pruritus 5%
Respiratory distress 5%
Status asthmaticus 5%
Accidental exposure 3%
Acute hepatic failure 3%
Acute respiratory distress syndrome 3%
Agitation 3%
Alanine aminotransferase increased 3%
Angina unstable 3%
Asthenia 3%
Asthma  What is  Asthma                                                                                                                                                                                                  3%
Blood pressure fluctuation 3%
Blood pressure increased 3%
Bradycardia 3%
Bronchospasm 3%
Bundle branch block right 3%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 3%
Condition aggravated 3%
Confusional state 3%
Depressed level of consciousness 3%
Disease recurrence 3%
Diverticulum 3%
Diverticulum intestinal 3%
Dizziness  What is  Dizziness                                                                                                                                                                                               3%
Dyspnoea 3%
Eczema  What is  Eczema                                                                                                                                                                                                  3%
Epistaxis 3%
Gastrooesophageal reflux disease 3%
Haemorrhage 3%
Heart rate increased 3%
Hypersensitivity 3%
Hypotension 3%
Incorrect dose administered 3%
Infusion site erythema 3%
Infusion site irritation 3%
Infusion site reaction 3%
Infusion site swelling 3%
Injection site pain 3%
Intentional overdose 3%
Jaundice  What is  Jaundice                                                                                                                                                                                                3%
Lactic acidosis 3%
Mental impairment 3%
Multi-organ failure 3%
Nail disorder 3%
Nausea  What is  Nausea                                                                                                                                                                                                  3%
Oesophageal carcinoma 3%
Prothrombin time prolonged 3%
Rash  What is  Rash                                                                                                                                                                                                    3%
Rash erythematous 3%
Respiratory arrest 3%
Tachycardia 3%
Throat tightness 3%
Transaminases increased 3%
Urticaria 3%

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Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5368810-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on June 22, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 171.1 lb, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: infusion site erythema, infusion site reaction, infusion site swelling. Acetylcysteine dosage: ACETYLCYSTEINE 3880MG/500ML OVER 4 HR X 1 IV DRIP. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5110651-7
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with catheterisation cardiac and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: incorrect dose administered. Acetylcysteine dosage: PRE-CATHETERIZATION - 3ML BID X. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5120781-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Oct 03, 2006. Female patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthma What is  asthma, blood pressure increased, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, heart rate increased, respiratory distress. Acetylcysteine dosage: 600.0 MILLIGRAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5177181-8
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, 18 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactoid reaction, mental impairment, prothrombin time prolonged, transaminases increased. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient recovered.




Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5388010-1
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Acetylcysteine side effect on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5388019-8
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA on July 02, 2007. Male patient, 16 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactoid reaction. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EFFEXOR, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5388532-3
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported Acetylcysteine side effect on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, bronchospasm, infusion related reaction, respiratory arrest. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient died on 03/01/2007.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5402057-8
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 17, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, agitation, alanine aminotransferase increased, confusional state, depressed level of consciousness, intentional overdose, lactic acidosis, multi-organ failure. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5425983-2
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Aug 24, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute hepatic failure, overdose. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PARACETAMOL, METHADONE, CARBAMAZEPINE. Patient recovered.




Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5447751-8
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: injection site pain. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5463838-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: accidental exposure. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5604678-6
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2008. Female patient, 18 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, infusion related reaction, respiratory distress, vomiting. Acetylcysteine dosage: 10200MG IV OVER 15 MINUTES 6800 MG IV OVER 4 H THEN 6800MG IV OVER 16 HOURS. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5673992-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Mar 19, 2008. Male patient, 21 years of age, weighting 174.2 lb, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, flushing, tachycardia. Acetylcysteine dosage: 11700 MG OTO IV. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5680169-1
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from LITHUANIA on Mar 24, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: status asthmaticus. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5691311-0
Health Professional from LITHUANIA reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Mar 31, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: status asthmaticus. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5729172-3
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on May 05, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctivitis allergic, dermatitis contact. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XALACOM, TIMABAK. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5737917-1
Health Professional from FRANCE reported Acetylcysteine side effect on May 13, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: conjunctivitis allergic, dermatitis contact, disease recurrence, eczema What is  eczema. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XALACOM, TIMABAK. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5739345-1
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 30, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, haemorrhage, nail disorder. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5797451-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on June 17, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with mucosal inflammation and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoxia. Acetylcysteine dosage: 4 ML (800 MG) VIA NEBULIZER RESPIRATORY. During the same period patient was treated with DUO NEB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5797452-1
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 17, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with increased viscosity of bronchial secretion and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypoxia. Acetylcysteine dosage: 4 ML (800 MG.) VIA NEBULIZER RESPIRATORY. During the same period patient was treated with DUO NEB. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5895819-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Oct 24, 2007. Male patient, 61 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hypersensitivity. Acetylcysteine dosage: 3 ML BID X 2 DAYS ORAL. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5895823-6
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 20, 2007. Male patient was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: overdose. Acetylcysteine dosage: 3 ML BID NASAL. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5873743-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Sept 03, 2008. Male patient, 24 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pruritus, rash What is  rash, urticaria. Acetylcysteine dosage: 11500 MG ONCE IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5959354-7
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 19, 2008. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 229.3 lb, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactoid reaction. Acetylcysteine dosage: 91ML IV. Patient recovered.




Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #6026682-9
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Dec 15, 2008. Female patient, 24 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic shock. Acetylcysteine dosage: 900 MG, ONCE, IV. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROSE. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #6036387-6
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 15, 2008. Female patient, 24 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic shock, chest pain What is  chest pain, off label use, overdose. Acetylcysteine dosage: 900 MG, ONCE, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROSE. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #6045930-2
Physician from CHINA reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Jan 06, 2009. Male patient, 38 years of age, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, bradycardia, cardiac arrest What is  cardiac arrest, hypotension. Acetylcysteine dosage: 12,900MG IN 200ML IN 5% DEXTROSE/IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #6052535-6
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 13, 2009. Female patient, 24 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic shock, chest pain What is  chest pain, off label use, throat tightness. Acetylcysteine dosage: 900 MG (ONCE), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DEXTROSE. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #6088096-5
Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Feb 05, 2009. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with asthma What is  asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: oesophageal carcinoma, off label use. Acetylcysteine dosage: 600MG PO. Patient recovered.




Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #6137294-0
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2009. Male patient was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest What is  cardiac arrest. Acetylcysteine dosage: 12,900 IN 200ML 5% DEXTROSE OVER 20 MINUTES. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #4663962-3
Health Professional from reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Apr 18, 2005. Female patient, 18 years of age, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: jaundice What is  jaundice, nausea What is  nausea. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #4684102-0
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on Oct 18, 2004. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 102.0 lb, was diagnosed with mucous membrane disorder and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: asthenia. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #4744428-9
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Aug 11, 2005. Female patient, 18 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, infusion related reaction, pruritus, rash erythematous, vomiting. Acetylcysteine dosage: 11250 MG IV - BOLUS THEN 12.5 MG/KG/HR. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #4829662-1
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Nov 17, 2004. Female patient, 53 years of age, was diagnosed with polyarthritis and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angina unstable, blood pressure fluctuation, bundle branch block right, chest pain What is  chest pain, diverticulum, diverticulum intestinal, dizziness What is  dizziness, epistaxis, gastrooesophageal reflux disease. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, LEVOTHYROXINE, FENOTEROL HYDROBROMIDE AND IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, BUDESONIDE, FOLIC ACID, ZOCOR, VIOXX. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #4951244-1
Consumer or non-health professional from MALAYSIA reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Mar 08, 2006. Male patient, 24 years of age, was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactoid reaction. Acetylcysteine dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5022245-2
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 19, 2006. Female patient was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: infusion site irritation. Acetylcysteine dosage: 2400 MG ORAL CAPSULE. Patient recovered.



Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5022257-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Acetylcysteine side effect on Apr 19, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with overdose and was treated with Acetylcysteine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: vomiting. Acetylcysteine dosage: 70MG/KG ORAL. Patient recovered.





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