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Drugs & Medications - Acetylcysteine IV

Acetylcysteine IV

Does this medication have side effects?

The following side effects are associated with Acetylcysteine IV:

Common side effects:

Widening of Blood VesselsSevere
HivesSevere
RashSevere
ItchingLess Severe
Feel Like Throwing UpLess Severe

Infrequent side effects:

Paradoxical BronchospasmSevere
Abnormally Low Blood PressureSevere
Feeling FaintSevere
Giant HivesSevere
Trouble BreathingLess Severe
CoughLess Severe
Throwing UpLess Severe

Rare side effects:

Redness of SkinSevere
Pain in the EyeLess Severe
IndigestionLess Severe
Excessive SweatingLess Severe
Abnormal Manner of WalkingLess Severe

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