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Acetylcysteine

Acetylcysteine

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Acetylcysteine is a lung agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Mucomyst • MUCOFIZZ • Amuco • MUCATAK • Acc • Mucolator • Parvolex

Side Effects

Common

Flushing
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Heart palpitations
Rash
Itchy skin

Treats

Acetaminophen overdose
4.8
8 reviews
Liver failure
3.3
9 reviews
Pulmonary fibrosis
1.8
12 reviews

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A 45-year old asked:

Who is taking n-acetyl-cysteine?

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A 30-year old asked:

What are the benefits of oral acetylcysteine?

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A 34-year old asked:

Are there any alternatives to acetylcysteine ?

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A 44-year old asked:

What disease is mucomyst (acetylcysteine) used for?

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A 63-year old female asked:

On august 5 I seen Dr. Kreml an the med she prescribed Acetylcysteine was not. covered by insurance so today I was seen by Dr. Pean who wrote me for. a different one to replace the other an just found out. it also is not covered by insurance. ?

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A 19-year old male asked:

Can I take Acetylcysteine and Gaviscon at the same time?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is mucomyst ok with atrovent (ipratropium)?

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A 42-year old asked:

Where can I find the supplement acetylcysteine?

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A 38-year old asked:

Do acetylcysteine tablets help a paracetamol overodse?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Can acetylcysteine inject thru intramuscular? Which part?

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A 44-year old asked:

Are there any alternatives to acetylcysteine inhalation medications?

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A 40-year old asked:

How are n - acetylcysteine and n - acetylcarnosine different?

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A 30-year old asked:

Why do doctors give people mucomyst (acetylcysteine) before heart procedure?

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A 24-year old male asked:

Is it healthy for me to take a daily n acetylcysteine 600mg tablet everyday?

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A 23-year old male asked:

Can i take acetyl-cysteine and ambroxol/guaiphenesin together to ease up my phlegm?

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A 32-year old female asked:

My naturalpathic dr prescribed cysteplus. (n-acetylcysteine) i can't find much info online. Any side effects? What about long term use?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Hi. I'm 23 years old and would like to know if its safe to take NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) supplement? I have read about the benefits so I'm interested

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A 46-year old asked:

Is it safe to give n-acetylcysteine to a 4 years old?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Can I take NAC(N-acetylcysteine) if Im taking Klonopin?

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A 37-year old asked:

Do n-acetylcysteine capsules help a paracetamol overdose?

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A 32-year old asked:

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

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A 43-year old asked:

Where can I buy the supplement "n-acetylcysteine" in toronto/canada?

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A 37-year old female asked:

What is the difference between N-acetylcysteine and N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine?

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A 29-year old asked:

Why do doctors give people mucomyst (acetylcysteine) before heart catheterization?

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A 32-year old male asked:

What role can N-acetylcysteine play in the nervous system?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it safe to take n-acetylcysteine(nac) with prevacid (lansoprazole)?

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A 37-year old male asked:

Which is best taken, prednisone and cefixime or prednisone with acetylcysteine?

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A 38-year old female asked:

Hello, Doctor After a whole life of having a BP of 110/60, I experienced a sudden dramatic rise to 120-130/70-80. I did follow a treatment with Ambroxol 30mg 3 times/day and N-Acetyl Cysteine 500mg 2 times/day for 10 days. Is it relevant? Many thanks

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A 25-year old asked:

What are the benefits of having oral acetylcysteine in pulmonary fibrosis?

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A 55-year old male asked:

Should I take N-acetyl cysteine before or after drinking alcohol and much should I take? Same question for Milk Thistle.

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