Acetein Injection

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Composition FOR Acetein 200mg/ml Injection

Acetylcysteine(200mg/ml)

food interaction for Acetein Injection

alcohol interaction for Acetein Injection

pregnancy interaction for Acetein Injection

lactation interaction for Acetein Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
Consuming alcohol with Acetein Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Acetein Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Acetein Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Acetein 200mg/ml Injection

Acetylcysteine(200mg/ml)

Acetein injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of paracetamol toxicity.

How acetein injection works

Acetein Injection is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.

Common side effects of acetein injection

Rash, Red spots or bumps, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Itching

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Expert advice FOR Acetein Injection

  • Acetylcysteine is used for the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol).
  • It protects the liver from damage by the high levels of paracetamol.
  • It is very effective when given during the first 8 hours following paracetamol overdose. The effectiveness is reduced with time but it can still help when given within 24 hours. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Acetein 200mg/ml Injection

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Q. Is Acetein Injection good for liver?
Yes, Acetein Injection is good for the liver. It improves liver function and activity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also prevents liver from toxic agents which can damage the liver. Additionally, it also prevents liver from damage in cases of drug overdose like paracetamol, etc.
Q. Does Acetein Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Acetein Injection by acting through various mechanism prevents the rise of blood pressure and maintains the normal functioning of the body. There are reports which show that Acetein Injection can prevent damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels of the body, which will maintain the elasticity and vitality of the blood vessels. It also increases the antioxidants levels in the body hence preventing the body from oxidative damage.
Q. Does Acetein Injection help anxiety?
There is no concrete evidence that Acetein Injection can be used alone in the treatment of anxiety disorder. However, in some reports, it is shown that Acetein Injection provides benefit by acting as an antioxidant. This property prove to be beneficial in psychiatric and neurological conditions when added to the normal treatment of the particular disorder. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Contact the doctor for any query if you feel anxious.
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Q. Is Acetein Injection good for kidneys?
Yes, Acetein Injection is beneficial when used in patients with impaired kidney functions. It is also used to prevent or minimize the damage caused by the use of contrast during investigations like CT scan or other body scans.
Q. Does Acetein Injection need to be refrigerated?
Unopened vials of Acetein Injection should be stored at room temperature. Once the medicine is opened and diluted it should be used within 3 hours as per the directions of the physician. It should not be stored above 25ºC. Once opened, the vials should be stored in refrigeration and if unused then should be discarded after 96 hours.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)