What is Acetylcysteine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AcetylcysteineBrand:
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent used to treat abnormal or viscous mucous secretions. It is also an antidote for acute acetaminophen toxicity. It may be used to prevent renal failure induced by a reaction to radio-contrast dye and to treat distal intestinal obstruction syndrome.
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How do members experience Acetylcysteine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | 9 | 1 | |
| Excess mucus | 4 | 4 | |
| General health | 2 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 0 | |
| Bronchiectasis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry eyes | 1 | |
| Productive cough | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
ALSguySweden
evaluated on Jun 27, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: None
doepie
evaluated on Jan 24, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for mucus in throat: None
- Side effects: None
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