Question 1

do acetylcysteine tablets help a paracetamol overodse?

Accepted Answer

Not tablets: A paracetamol overdose needs to be urgently managed by a medical provider. Management of paracetamol overdose is specific and tests including serum levels are used to determine treatment.
If you suspect an overdose please call poison control immediately for instructions then call 911.

Question 2

do n-acetylcysteine capsules help a paracetamol overdose?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are truly concerned about a paracetamol overdose you should go and get your levels checked to determine if you are in need of IV acetylcysteine.  Oral acetylcysteine is poorly absorbed and high doses are requred for reversal of paracetamol overdose.

Question 3

why use acetylcysteine to treat a tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Glutathione : The  reason for taking nac is to raise the glutathione levels in the body. Why not oral glutathione?  Glutathione is too large of a molecule to enter through the GI tract,  it's also difficult to get through the skin as well.  Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants produced in the body.  It is vital in both phases of liver detoxification.  Tylenol (acetaminophen) is detoxified in the liver.

Question 4

who is taking n-acetyl-cysteine?

Accepted Answer

NAC attack : Nac is a pretty harmless chemical that is a precursor to one of the most powerful anti-oxidants produced in our body, namely glutathione.  It helps clean out your body by enhancing the liver's ability to detox, enhances brain function and improves respiratory inflammation.  Used in the er for asthma as well.

Question 5

can i take acetylcysteine and gaviscon at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Gaviscon: Since gaviscon creates a foam barrier at the junction of the esophagus and stomach, it interferes with medications entering the stomach. Accordingly one should not take any oral medications for at least 3 hours after taking gaviscon or, more preferably,take other medications before taking gaviscon. Your pharmacist can answer this and other questions about your medications.

Question 6

is mucomyst ok with atrovent (ipratropium)?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Mucomyst is an inhalational agent that serves to help break up mucous.  Atrovent is an oral or nasal spray that serves to dry up secretions.  It should not be combined for pulmonary use, but is helpful to reduce nasal secretions that may worsen pulmonary problems.

Question 7

how are n - acetylcysteine and n - acetylcarnosine different?

Accepted Answer

Diferrent molecules: N acetyle cystein is the most investigated supplemental non drug labelled formula in the market. It is even being used in altering the Acetaminophen poisoning in the er and medical world. It is a potent antioxidant agent. Acetyle carnosine is not similar to acetyle cystein in form of action.
Shahzeidi, md.

Question 8

what are the benefits of oral acetylcysteine?

Accepted Answer

Glutathione : The  reason for taking nac is to raise the glutathione levels in the body. Why not oral glutathione?  Glutathione is too large of a molecule to enter through the GI tract,  it's also difficult to get through the skin as well.  Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants produced in the body.  It is vital in both phases of liver detoxification, and reduces risk of dementia and parkinson's.

Question 9

are there any alternatives to acetylcysteine ?

Accepted Answer

Glutathione : The alternative to nac would be intravenous glutathione. After all, the reason for taking nac is to raise the glutathione levels in the body. Why not oral glutathione?  Glutathione is too large of a molecule to enter through the GI tract,  it's also difficult to get through the skin as well.

Question 10

what disease is mucomyst (acetylcysteine) used for?

Accepted Answer

Use of Mucomyst (acetylcysteine): Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) inhaled solution, is used to thin mucus in pulmonary or lung diseases that cause or are complicated by thick mucus. For example cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, bronchitis. It is also used, when administered orally,  in the treatment acetominophen (tylenol) overdose.

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