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Cysteine
Pronunciation
Generic Available
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Stability
Usual Dosage
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Nursing Implications
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(SIS teen)

Generic Available

Yes


Synonyms
Cysteine Hydrochloride

Pharmacological Index

Nutritional Supplement


Use

Total parenteral nutrition of infants as an additive to meet the I.V. amino acid requirements


Stability

Avoid excessive heat, do not freeze


Usual Dosage

Combine 500 mg of cysteine with 12.5 g of amino acid, then dilute with 50% dextrose


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Nursing Implications

Avoid excessive heat, do not freeze


Dosage Forms

Injection, as hydrochloride: 50 mg/mL (10 mL)


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