Acetylcysteine (rINN; pronounced /ˌæsɨtəlˈsɪstiːn, əˌsɛtəlˈsɪstiːn/), also known as N-acetylcysteine or N-acetyl-L-cysteine (abbreviated NAC), is a pharmaceutical drug used mainly as a mucolytic agent and in the management of paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose.
Acetylcysteine is marketed under these trade names:
Acetylcysteine is available in different dosage forms for different indications:
The IV injection and inhalation preparations are, in ...
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Acetylcysteine (rINN; pronounced /ˌæsɨtəlˈsɪstiːn, əˌsɛtəlˈsɪstiːn/), also known as N-acetylcysteine or N-acetyl-L-cysteine (abbreviated NAC), is a pharmaceutical drug used mainly as a mucolytic agent and in the management of paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose.
Acetylcysteine is marketed under these trade names:
Acetylcysteine is available in different dosage forms for different indications:
The IV injection and inhalation preparations are, in general, prescription only, whereas the oral solution and the effervescent tablets are available over the counter in many countries.
Inhaled acetylcysteine is indicated for mucolytic ("mucus-dissolving") therapy as an adjuvant in respiratory conditions with excessive and/or thick mucus production. Such conditions include emphysema, bronchitis, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, amyloidosis, pneumonia. It is also used post-operatively, as a diagnostic aid, and in tracheotomy care. It may be considered ineffective in cystic fibrosis. However, a...
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