Acetadote and Heparin

• Generic Name: acetylcysteine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names:

  Mucomyst-10, Cetylev

Acetadote is the first injectable treatment for acetaminophen overdose available in the United States.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

• Generic Name: heparin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Hep-Pak, Heparin Lock flush, Hep-Pak CVC, Hep-Lock, Heparin Sodium ADD-Vantage, HepFlush

Heparin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) that prevents the formation of blood clots.

Heparin is used to treat and prevent blood clots caused by certain medical conditions or medical procedures. It is also used before surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots.

Do not use heparin injection to flush (clean out) an intravenous (IV) catheter. A separate product is available to use as catheter lock flush. Using the wrong type of heparin to flush a catheter can result in fatal bleeding.