Acetylcysteine and pruritus Patient Reports February 13, 2012

Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #5873743-0
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES 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 , urticaria. Acetylcysteine dosage: 11500 MG ONCE IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Acetylcysteine Side Effects Report #4744428-9
Acetylcysteine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES 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.