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Acetylcysteine
Latest prescription information about Acetylcysteine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Acetylcysteine
Pronunciation : a-SEET-il-SIS-teen
Therapeutic Classification : Expectorant and Cough Products
ICD Code : Y55.4
Trade Name(s): India- Antifen, Cilol, Fluimucil, Flumucil, Gluton-600, Koxcure, Lumenac, Mucare, Mucinac, Mucohelp, Mucomelt, Mucomelt-A, Mucomix, Mucosys, Mucotab, Mucotyle, Mucovent, Mucyst, Mucyst Inj, Nacel, Nacfil, Nefrosave, Nefrosave, Style, Vensy. International- ACC, Acemuc, Acemuk, Acetyst, Acetadote, Asist, Bronkyl, Brunac eyedrops, Fluimucil, Fluimukan, Flumil, Flutafin, Lysox, Mucinac, Mucohelp, Mucolysin, Mucomelt-A, MUCOMIX, Mucomyst, NAC AL, Nytex, Parvolex, PharmaNAC, Rheunac, Siran, Solmucaïne, Trebon N, Vlenolys. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for chronic bronchopulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and others. It works by thinning of mucus and ease its removal. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- The recommended dose is 200 mg 3 times/day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, as directed by your physician. Warnings and Precautions : *Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Side Effects : Mouth ulcer, nausea, vomiting, fever,runny nose,drowsiness, clamminess, chest tightness and breathing problem. *Avoid excess dosage. |
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