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Acetylcysteine

Injection: acetylcysteine 10-mL (200 mg/mL)

Dose determining weight kgs (see DDW)

Manual dose calculation

  • 150 mgs / kg (max 16.5 grams) over 15 minutes.
  • 50 mgs / kg (max 5.5 grams) over 4 hours.
  • 100 mgs / kg (max 11 grams) over 16 hours.
Incompatibility
Cefepime and ceftazidime.

Reference: BNF (vol 60)