Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
(Nashville,
Tenn) recently received
FDA approval for revised
labeling for Acetadote
Injection. The product is used in an emergency
room setting to prevent or lessen
potential liver damage resulting from an
overdose of acetaminophen, a common
ingredient in many OTC painkillers.
Acetadote, administered intravenously
within 8 to 10 hours after ingestion of a
potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen,
is indicated to prevent or
lessen hepatic injury. The revised package
insert includes a dosage guide for
pediatric patients who weigh <40 kg. The
loading dose (300 mg/kg) administration
also has been extended to 60 minutes,
making the total recommended treatment
time 21 hours. Acetadote is available
as a 20% solution in 30-mL (200
mg/mL) single-dose vials. For more information,
visit www.acetadote.com, or call
877-484-2700.