About Acetylcysteine

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Why is this medication prescribed?

Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic (medicine that destroys or dissolves mucus). It is usually given by inhalation but may be given in other ways in a hospital.

This medicine is used for certain lung conditions when increased amounts of mucus make breathing difficult. Acetylcysteine liquefies or dissolves mucus so that it may be coughed up. Sometimes the mucus may have to be removed by suction.

Additionally, acetylcysteine, administered orally, is indicated as an antidote to prevent or lessen hepatic injury which may occur following the ingestion of a potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen.

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