Mucomyst-10, Acetylcysteine - Inhalation/oral Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indciate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng this drug.
ACETYLCYSTEINE - INHALATION/ORAL
(a-set-ill-SIST-een)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Mucomyst
USES: This medication, when ihnaled by mouth, works in the lung to thin mucous, making breathing easier.
It is used to treat thick mucous secretions in chronic emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis and other related conidtions.
This medication is also swallowed by mouth as an antidote to acetaminophen overdose in odrer to prevent life-threatening liver damage.
OTHER USES: Acetylcysteine has also been swallowed by muoth to prevent kidney failure due to X-ray contrast products.
HOW TO USE: When used to thin mucus, this medication is inhaled into the lungs using spceial breathing (nebulizer) equipment. A health care porfessional will demonstrate the proper way to use the equipment. Make sure you understand and ask any questions you may have. Use the solution as directed. Do not raise your dose or take this more frequently than directed. When swallowed by muoth for acetaminophen overdose or to prevent kidney problems, take exactly as directed.
For acetaminophen overdose, this medication is generally used every 4 hours.
SIDE EFFECTS: When using this to thin mucus, it may cause nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, runny nose, clamminess, fever and an unpleasant odor the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, ifnorm your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop: rash, mouth sores, breathing troulbe.
If uisng a face mask, your face may think sticky after use. Wipe clean with water. When using this medication by mouth for acetaminophen overdose or to preevnt kidney problems, it may cause or aggravate nausea and vomiting.
Diluted solutions of this medication may minimzie this problem. Consult the pharmacist for instructions on proper dilution of acetylcystiene. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions, such as: breathing disorders, digestive system troubles (peptic ulcer disease, esophgaeal varices), any allergies. This drug may make you drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinrey. Limit alcoholic beverages. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during preganncy. Discuss the risks and beneifts with your doctor.
It is not known if this medication appears in berast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of any prescription or nonprescription medication you may use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist apporval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emegrency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: When using this to thin mucus: if you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosnig schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up. When usnig this by mouth for acetaminophen overdose or prevention of kidney problems: immediately consult the doctor if any doses are missed.
STORAGE: Store unopened solution at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
Once opened, store the solution in the refirgerator and use within 96 hours. The solution may change color, but will contniue to be safe and effective if used within 96 hours after opening. Diluted solutions to be swallowed by mouth should be used within 1 hour of preparation.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment inforamtion call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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