Zifam Asist Injection Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Acetylcysteine

Indications/Uses

Antidote for acetaminophen overdose to prevent life-threatening liver damage.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Patient ≥40 kg Loading dose: 150 mg/kg in 200 mL of diluent administered over 60 min. Dose 2: 50 mg/kg in 500 mL of diluent administered over 4 hr. Dose 3: 100 mg/kg in 1,000 mL of diluent dextrose administered over 16 hr, >20- <40 kg Loading dose: 150 mg/kg in 100 mL of diluent administered over 60 min. Dose 2: 50 mg/kg in 250 mL of diluent administered over 4 hr. Dose 3: 100 mg/kg in 500 mL of diluent administered over 16 hr, ≤20 kg Loading dose: 150 mg/kg in 3 mL/kg body wt of diluent administered over 60 min. Dose 2: 50 mg/kg in 7 mL/kg of body wt of diluent administered over 4 hr. Dose 3: 100 mg/kg in 14 mL/kg of body wt of diluent administered over 16 hr.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Interrupt treatment if serious anaphylactoid reactions occur. Patients w/ asthma or history of bronchospasm. Adjust total vol administered for patient <40 kg or those w/ fluid restriction.

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Adverse Reactions

Nausea, vomiting & other GI symptoms; hypersensitivity reactions; airway obstruction (bronchospasm), angioedema, dyspnoea, hypotension, shock, tachycardia, urticaria & inj site reaction eg, rash.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antidotes & Detoxifying Agents

ATC Classification

V03AB23 - acetylcysteine ; Belongs to the class of antidotes. Used to neutralize paracetamol overdose.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zifam Asist Injection 200 mg/mL

Packing/Price

2 mL x 2 × 1's

Zifam Asist Injection

acetylcysteine

Manufacturer:

Zifam Pinnacle

Distributor:

Pinnacle House