What can Mucomyst be used for?
When inhaled by mouth, acetylcysteine is used to help thin and loosen mucus in the airways due to certain lung diseases (such as emphysema, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia). This effect helps you to clear the mucus from your lungs so that you can breathe easier.
What is Mucomyst the antidote for?
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.
When do you give Mucomyst?
When nebulized into a face mask, mouth piece, or tracheostomy, 1 to 10 mL of the 20% solution or 2 to 20 mL of the 10% solution may be given every 2 to 6 hours; the recommended dose for most patients is 3 to 5 mL of the 20% solution or 6 to 10 mL of the 10% solution 3 to 4 times a day.
Can Mucomyst be given without a bronchodilator?
Acetylcysteine is not a bronchodilator because it does not relax your airway. Most people who take acetylcysteine will also be need to take a bronchodilator like albuterol or ipratropium.
How do you use a mucomyst in a nebulizer?
3 to 5 milliliters (mL) of a 20% solution or 6 to 10 mL of a 10% solution used in a nebulizer three or four times a day. The medicine is inhaled through a face mask, mouthpiece, or tracheostomy. The 10 or 20% solution may be used for inhalation as a heavy mist in a tent or croupette.
What is the best time to take acetylcysteine?
It works best when it is given as close to the time of overdose as possible. The more time that goes by after the overdose, the less effective the medicine will be in protecting your liver.
How do you use a Mucomyst in a nebulizer?
Is acetylcysteine good for cough?
Acetylcysteine reacts with the chemicals in mucous to make it less sticky and easier to cough up. This will help clear your airways and make it easier for you to breathe.
How many days should Mucomyst be given?