Acetylcysteine (Inhalation)
Brand Names : Mucomyst, Mucomyst-10, Mucosil
Category- Mucolytic; diagnostic aid (bronchial studies)
DescriptionAcetylcysteine (a-se-teel-SIS-teen) is a mucolytic (medicine that destroys or dissolves mucus).
It is usually given by inhalation but may be given in other ways in a hospital.
Acetylcysteine is used for certain lung conditions when increased amounts
of mucus make breathing difficult. Acetylcysteine liquefies (thins) or dissolves
mucus so that it may be coughed up. Sometimes the mucus may have to be removed
by suction.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Inhalation
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Solution (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Mucomyst
- Mucomyst-10
- Mucosil
In Canada -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
Another commonly used name is N
-acetylcysteine.
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