Apraclonidine Hydrochloride and Cetylev oral, effervescent

• Generic Name: apraclonidine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Iopidine

Apraclonidine 1% is used prophylactically to prevent or reduce intraoperative and postoperative increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) before and after ocular laser surgery (e.g., argon laser trabeculoplasty, argon laser iridotomy, neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet [Nd:YAG] laser posterior capsulotomy).

Apraclonidine 0.5% is used for short-term (<1 month) adjunctive therapy in patients with open-angle glaucoma receiving maximally tolerated drug therapy (i.e., a topical β-adrenergic blocking agent in conjunction with a systemically administered carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and a sympathomimetic and/or a parasympathomimetic agent) who require additional reduction in IOP.

• Generic Name: acetylcysteine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, effervescent
• Other Brand Names: Cetylev, Mucomyst-10

Cetylev is an acetaminophen antidote that helps your body preserve a substance that can help detoxify the liver.

Cetylev is used to treat acetaminophen overdose and help prevent damage to your liver caused by taking large quantities of acetaminophen (Tylenol).

There are other brands and forms of acetylcysteine available, and some can be purchased over the counter. Not all forms of Cetylev are effective as an acetaminophen antidote. Treatment of acetaminophen overdose should be managed by a medical doctor.

Cetylev may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.