Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

Acetylcysteine Information

Acetylcysteine Indications

Acetylcysteine Warnings/Precautions

• Asthma
• Decreased ability to cough

Inform your doctor if you have had allergic reactions to Acetylcysteine, or if you have any allergy to any type of food, preservatives, dyes, or other substances.

Also inform your doctor if you have had allergic reactions to Acetylcysteine or to any type of food, beverage, dye, preservatives, or other substances.

Acetylcysteine belongs to a class of drugs known as FDA Pregnancy Category B. This entails that Acetylcysteine is not likely to cause harm to an unborn child. Nonetheless, should you be pregnant or planning to be, have a talk with your doctor first before taking Acetylcysteine .

It is also not certain if Acetylcysteine passes into breast milk. Breastfeeding moms are therefore suggested to see their doctor prior to deciding to use Acetylcysteine.

Acetylcysteine Intake Instructions

Usual dosage is 3-5 mL of a 20% solution or 6-10 mL of a 10% solution that is used with a nebulizer for 3 to 4 times a day.Acetylcysteine Inhalation is done through the use of a face mask, mouthpiece, or tracheostomy.

The Acetylcysteine solution can be used as a heavy mist in a tent or croupette as well. At some cases, Acetylcysteine can be placed directly into the trachea or through a catheter.

Acetylcysteine Missed Dose

Acetylcysteine Overdose

Acetylcysteine Side Effects

• Wheezing
• Tightness in chest
• Difficulty in breathing (especially in asthma patients)
• Skin rash or other irritations
• Clammy skin
• Fever
• Increase in amount of mucus in the lungs
• Irritation or soreness of mouth, throat, or lungs
• Nausea or vomiting
• Runny nose

For other symptoms not mentioned that are particularly causing discomfort, tell your doctor immediately.

Acetylcysteine Drug Interactions

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