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Total Acetylcysteine reports: 21.Acetylcysteine FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 4 Reported hospitalizations: 9.
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Acetylcysteine Side Effects: anaphylactic reaction, anaphylactoid reaction, accidental exposure, injection site pain, acute hepatic failure, multi-organ failure, lactic acidosis, intentional overdose, depressed level of consciousness, confusional state, alanine aminotransferase increased,
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Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5673992-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ACETYLCYSTEINE problem 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 problems/side effects: dyspnoea, flushing, tachycardia. ACETYLCYSTEINE dosage: 11700 MG OTO IV. Patient recovered.
Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5680169-1
ACETYLCYSTEINE problem 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 problems/side effects: status asthmaticus. ACETYLCYSTEINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5604678-6
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ACETYLCYSTEINE problem 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 problems/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 #5447751-8
ACETYLCYSTEINE problem 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 problems/side effects: injection site pain. ACETYLCYSTEINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5463838-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ACETYLCYSTEINE problem on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 40 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: accidental exposure. ACETYLCYSTEINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5425983-2
ACETYLCYSTEINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 24, 2007. Female patient, 37 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/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 #5388010-1
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported ACETYLCYSTEINE problem on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction. ACETYLCYSTEINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5388019-8
ACETYLCYSTEINE problem 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 problems/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 problem on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/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 problem 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 problems/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 #5388010-1
Consumer or non-health professional from AUSTRALIA reported ACETYLCYSTEINE problem on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 20 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction. ACETYLCYSTEINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5388019-8
ACETYLCYSTEINE problem 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 problems/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 problem on July 02, 2007. Female patient, 71 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/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 problem 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 problems/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 #5797451-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ACETYLCYSTEINE problem on June 17, 2008. Female patient was diagnosed with mucosal inflammation and was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/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 problem 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 problems/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 #5729172-3
Health Professional from FRANCE reported ACETYLCYSTEINE problem on May 05, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/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
ACETYLCYSTEINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on May 13, 2008. Male patient, 67 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: conjunctivitis allergic, dermatitis contact, disease recurrence, eczema. ACETYLCYSTEINE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XALACOM, TIMABAK. Patient recovered.
Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5739345-1
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ACETYLCYSTEINE problem on Nov 30, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema, haemorrhage, nail disorder. ACETYLCYSTEINE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5691311-0
ACETYLCYSTEINE problem was reported by a Health Professional from LITHUANIA on Mar 31, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with ACETYLCYSTEINE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: status asthmaticus. ACETYLCYSTEINE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5368810-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ACETYLCYSTEINE problem 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 problems/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.
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