When used for the management of acetaminophen overdose, a common adverse effect of intravenous N-acetylcysteine is flushing. What treatment is necessary for flushing resulting from IV NAC?
No treatment is necessary for flushing alone (NEJM, 7/17/08, pg. 285) To see the full article, click Article
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The flushing is an anaphylactoid reaction and depends on the rate of administration. You can prevent it by infusing slowly.