Acetylcysteine is used for: Tuberculosis; Chronic emphysema; Paracetamol poisoning; Bronchiectasis; Pneumonia; Atelectasis; Cystic fibrosis; Tracheostomy care; during anaesthesia.
Recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for Acetylcysteine.
Acetylcysteine injection is indicated to prevent or lessen hepatic injury after ingestion of a potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen in adults and pediatric patients who weigh 5 kg or greater with acute ingestion or from repeated supratherapeutic ingestion (RSI).
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetylcysteine. Full label: DailyMed.
Acetylcysteine injection is indicated to prevent or lessen hepatic injury after ingestion of a potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen in adults and pediatric patients who weigh 5 kg or greater with acute ingestion or from repeated supratherapeutic ingestion (RSI).
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetylcysteine. Full label: DailyMed.
Pre-Treatment Assessment Following Acute Ingestion: Prior to initiating treatment with Acetylcysteine injection, decide whether the three-bag or two-bag regimen will be used. Obtain a plasma or serum sample to assay for acetaminophen concentration at least 4 hours after ingestion., If the time of acetaminophen ingestion is unknown: o Administer a loading dose of Acetylcysteine injection immediately.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetylcysteine — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Acetylcysteine injection is contraindicated in patients with a previous hypersensitivity reaction to acetylcysteine. Patients with a previous hypersensitivity reaction to acetylcysteine
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetylcysteine. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Fatal or life-threatening anaphylaxis, rash, hypotension, wheezing, shortness of breath and/or bronchospasm have been observed. Observe patients during and after the infusion; immediately discontinue infusion if a serious reaction occurs and initiate appropriate treatment. Acetylcysteine injection infusion may be carefully restarted after treatment of hypersensitivity has been initiated and acute symptoms have resolved. Fluid Overload: Total volume administered should be reduced for patients weighing less than 40 kg and for those requiring fluid restriction.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetylcysteine — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Most common adverse reactions (> 2%) are rash, urticaria/facial flushing and pruritus. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Onesource at 1-888-217-8103 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetylcysteine — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
13 brands · 10 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Acetylcysteine guide →
Store unopened vials at controlled room temperature, 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Acetylcysteine.
What is Mucomix?
Mucomix 600mg Tablet is a Acetylcysteine medicine made by Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd. It comes as 600mg Tablet.
What is Mucomix used for?
Acetylcysteine is used for Tuberculosis, Chronic emphysema, Paracetamol poisoning, Bronchiectasis, Pneumonia, Atelectasis, Cystic fibrosis, Tracheostomy care, during anaesthesia.
What is the generic name of Mucomix?
The generic name of Mucomix is Acetylcysteine.
Which brands of Acetylcysteine are available in Nepal?
13 brands of Acetylcysteine are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 10 makers — including Fluimucil 200 mg Granules, Fluimucil 100mg Granules, Fluimucil 200mg Tablet, Fluimucinl 200mg Tablet, Mucinac 600mg Tablet, Mucinac 20% Injection.
What are the side effects of Acetylcysteine?
Most common adverse reactions (> 2%) are rash, urticaria/facial flushing and pruritus. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Onesource at 1-888-217-8103 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
