| MEDICATION | DOSAGES & INTERVALS OF ADMINISTRATION | ROUTE & FINAL DILUTION | DILUTION INSTRUCTIONS | STABILITY | RATE OF INFUSION & COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-ACETYLCYSTEINE (Neo) (Mucomyst, NAC) Mechanism of action: Mucolytic 200 mg/mL vial Ref: 8, 184 – 188, 308 Last update: 2025-04-04 |
Meconium Ileus: Enteral: >= 1500 g 150 – 250 mg/dose (3 - 5 mL/dose) PO/NG/PR Q6-8H < 1500 g 50 – 100 mg/dose (1 – 2 mL/dose) PO/NG/PR Q6-8H |
50 mg/mL (5%) | 5% solution: Mix 10 mL of n-acetylcysteine 200 mg/mL and 30 mL of sodium chloride 0.9% in an empty bottle. |
14 days RT |
COMMENTS: Ensure adequate hydration Adverse reactions: Diarrhea, hematochezia Standard Prescription: n-acetylcysteine 5% solution__mL PO__(frequency) n-acetylcysteine 5% solution__mL enema PR__(frequency) |