Acetylcysteine

Common brands: Acetadote, Pain Relief, Goodnow Pain Relief, Tylenol Extra Strength, Medline

Top reporter: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Antidote [EPC]Antidote for Acetaminophen Overdose [EPC]Mucolytic [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
9,112
Total Reports
5,133
Serious Reports
1,718
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (18.85%)

Patient Demographics

Male
4,109
Female
4,275

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Acetylcysteine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DYSPNOEA 762
7.6%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 655
6.5%
3 OFF LABEL USE 651
6.5%
4 PNEUMONIA 612
6.1%
5 PYREXIA 502
5.0%
6 FATIGUE 436
4.3%
7 NAUSEA 425
4.2%
8 DIARRHOEA 339
3.4%
9 VOMITING 319
3.2%
10 HYPERTENSION 312
3.1%
11 DEATH 309
3.1%
12 CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE 306
3.0%
13 COUGH 299
3.0%
14 HYPOTENSION 288
2.9%
15 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 283
2.8%
16 DRUG INTERACTION 265
2.6%
17 ASTHMA 259
2.6%
18 HEADACHE 255
2.5%
19 PAIN 250
2.5%
20 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 246
2.4%
21 ANAEMIA 245
2.4%
22 DIZZINESS 238
2.4%
23 PRURITUS 238
2.4%
24 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 235
2.3%
25 ASTHENIA 235
2.3%
26 PRODUCTIVE COUGH 235
2.3%
27 RASH 223
2.2%
28 RESPIRATORY FAILURE 219
2.2%
29 SEPSIS 213
2.1%
30 GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION 203
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.