Approved Hospital Formulary
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Medications not yet evaluated by P&T are considered NON-FORMULARY. Always check 2 unique patient identifiers - NAME and DATE OF BIRTH - at every step!
Please be sure to document all clinical activities daily.
Please be sure to document all clinical activities daily.
Approved Hospital Formulary
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acetylcysteine
acetylcysteine
- Formulary Inhaled Short-Acting Medications-Noncorticosteroids Formulary
- Restricted Acetadote--> Protocol for use.
- Non-formulary
Last updated: Mar. 22, 2024
- Black Box Warning: Inhalation solution: not for injection
ORDERED FORMULATION
THERAPEUTIC INTERCHANGE
acetylcysteine (MucoMYST) nebulizer solution
Standard Dose
Acetylcysteine for inhalation may be administered orally.
Oral acetylcysteine (MUCOMYST) is more cost effective than IV acetylcysteine (ACETADOTE) formulations
Oral uses: contrast-induced nephropathy prophylaxis & acetaminophen poisoning
Acetylcysteine nebulization: If no duration is specified, acetylcysteine will be automatically adjusted to a duration of 72 hrs. It may be re-ordered.
The dosing interval of acetylcysteine nebulization should be adjusted to match the dosing interval/schedule of other nebulized medications (i.e. albuterol, ipratropium, levalbuterol).
Common Nebulized Doses for Pediatrics
Reviewed: 27 September 2016 (Cetylev)