N-Acetylcysteine

What Are The Uses Of N-Acetylcysteine?

Used to treat abnormal, viscid, or inspissated mucous secretions in the following conditions:

• Acute and Chronic broncho-pulmonary Diseases
• Pulmonary Disturbances due to the cystic fibrosis or associated with surgery
• Tracheostomy Care
• Post-traumatic chest conditions
• Treating mucous obstruction
• Used during anaesthesia
• N- Acetylcysteine is an anti-oxidant that treats cetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning by binding the poisonous acetaminophen formed in the liver. 

What Are The Side Effects Of N-Acetylcysteine?

Some of the common side-effects of N-acetyl cysteine are:

• Rashes
• Nausea or Drowsiness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea or Constipation
• Fever
• Respiratory Tract Infection
• Running Nose
• Chest tightness
• Liver Problems

What Are The Contraindications Of N-Acetylcysteine?

Not to be used in the following conditions:

• Fructose Intolerance
• Pregnancy and Lactation
• Glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome & sucrose deficiency