Overdosage can
cause
ANAPHLACTOID
REACTION but
histamine release
is not bcoz of IgE,
so it can be started
once again at
lower infusion rate
after reaction
stopped(by
stopping infusion
and giving
antihistamine
and/or
bronchodilator)
It replenish
glutathione
in body
21 hr infusion, check
dose
Effective if given within 8 hrs of
a single overdose of
paracetamol
prevent contrast nephropathy
Mechanism not
really known, could be due to its antioxidant effect
600-1200 mg PO/12hrly for 2
days begining the day before
procedure
mucolytic
Reduce Viscosity of
respiratory secretion
can cause bronchospasm, so give
SALBUTAMOL before starting
it liquify mucus, it can aid in
sputum clearance as well