ACC
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Acetadote?
Brand Names: Canada:
Acetylcysteine Injection;Acetylcysteine Solution;Mucomyst?;Parvolex?
Uses
- It is used to stop problems after an acetaminophen overdose.
- It is used to stop kidney problems caused by dye studies.
- It is used to thin mucous so it can be taken from the body by coughing.
- Acetylcysteine thins fluids in the lungs.
- It stops unsafe chemicals from forming.
Dosing
How to take
- Liquid for breathing in:
- For breathing in only as a liquid (solution) by a special machine (nebulizer) into the lungs.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
- Oral:
- Mix with juice or soda and drink.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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