iiThis medication is used for thinning and loosening mucus that may be blocking the airways in certain lung diseases such as emphysema, pneumonia, bronchitis, and cystic fibrosis.
acetylcysteine
- Acetylcysteine is indicated for the treatment of lung diseases.
- Acetylcysteine is safe and effective in treating and loosening the mucus to clear airways.
- Acetylcysteine is indicated to prevent liver damage.
Contradications
- Acetylcysteine is contraindicated for use in patients with acetylcysteine
- Acetylcysteine should be used with extreme caution in patients with lung diseases.
Side effects
Side effects of acetylcysteine include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mouth sores
- Runny nose
- Severe stomach/abdominal pain
- Black stools
- Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- Chest pain/tightness
- Trouble breathing
- Rash
- Itching
- Severe dizziness.
Expert Advice
Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. Keep acetylcysteine out of the reach of children. Store the acetylcysteine at room temperature. Keep acetylcysteine away from sunlight.
FAQs
Indications:
Side Effects:
You may experience the following: • Mouth sores • Runny nose • Slight odor during initial usage
Storage:
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius) or refrigerate, depending on the type of medicine. Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Effect on pregnancy and lactation:
Pregnant females can use this medicine after consulting their doctor. The effects of this medicine in lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
Administration:
This medicine is mostly inhaled through the nose. Th dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Use it as prescribed by your doctor.
Precautions
The patients with any breathing diseases/ conditions such as asthma must be cautious.
Medicines containing acetylcysteine
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