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Acetylcysteine injection is an intravenous antidote for the treatment of acetaminophen overdose. Acetylcysteine is the nonproprietary name for the N-acetyl derivative of the naturally occurring amino acid, L-cysteine (N-acetyl-L-cysteine,). The compound is a white crystalline powder, which melts in the range of 104° to 110°C and has a very slight odor. The molecular formula of the compound is C 5 H 9 NO 3 S, and its molecular weight is 163.2. Acetylcysteine has the following structural formula: ACETADOTE is supplied as a sterile solution in vials containing 20% w/v (200 mg/mL) acetylcysteine. The pH of the solution ranges from 6.0 to 7.5. ACETADOTE contains the following inactive ingredients: sodium hydroxide (used for pH adjustment), and Water for Injection, USP. The amount of sodium in ACETADOTE is approximately 30 mg/mL. Because ACETADOTE is administered based on a patient's weight, the amount of sodium administered in a course of treatment will vary from approximately 225 mg to 4500 mg. The use of ½ normal saline will contribute approximately an additional 1770 mg of sodium per liter of diluent. Structural Formula
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