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Acetadote in the News

Specialty Pharma Prepares Treatment For Market's Ills - CNNMoney.com
Most of its revenue comes from Acetadote, an intravenous drug that treats overdose of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. Acetadote has "orphan ...
Mon Jan 14 20:12:21 +0000 2008

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointments - PharmaLive.com (press release)
Cumberland markets Acetadote® for the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning and Kristalose®, a prescription strength laxative. The Company is also developing ...
Tue Dec 18 14:55:47 +0000 2007

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Announces Senior Management Promotions - Earthtimes
Cumberland markets Acetadote(R) for the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning and Kristalose(R), a prescription strength laxative. ...
Mon Nov 12 13:04:57 +0000 2007

Acetadote Chemical Information

acetylcysteine - A synthetic N-acetyl derivative of the endogenous amino acid L-cysteine, a precursor of the antioxidant enzyme glutathione. Acetylcysteine regenerates liver stores of glutathione. This agent also reduces disulfide bonds in mucoproteins, resulting in liquification of mucus. Some evidence suggests that acetylcysteine may exert an anti-apoptotic effect due to its antioxidant activity, possibly preventing cancer cell development or growth. In addition, acetylcysteine has inhibited viral stimulation by reactive oxygen intermediates, thereby producing antiviral activity in HIV patients. (NCI04)