Drug Name:Acetylcysteine
Drug Class:Mucolytic agent, Antidote
Mechanism of Action:Restores glutathione levels, breaks disulfide bonds in mucus
Use:
  • Mucolytic therapy in respiratory conditions (e.g., chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis)
  • Antidote for acetaminophen overdose
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Rash
  • Bronchospasm (rare)
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine
  • Asthma
Specialty:
  • Pulmonology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Toxicology