Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine, also known as N-acetylcysteine (NAC) or Acetadone, is a medication. It is used to treat paracetamol overdose and to loosen thick mucus when someone has pneumonia or bronchitis or other (similar) chronic bronchopulmonary disorders.[1] It has been used to treat lactobezoar in infants. It can be taken intravenously, by mouth, or inhaled as a mist.[1] Some people use it as a dietary supplement.[2][3]
Chemistry
Acetylcysteine is the N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine. It is a precursor, when the human body makes the antioxidant glutathione.
Acetylcysteine Media
Acetylcysteine capsules sold by the supplement company Life Extension
Over-the-counter (OTC) Acetylcysteine pills in China, with brand name Fluimucil
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 AcetylcysteineThe American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ↑ A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements (2012)Routledge. p. 469. ISBN 9781136805707.
- ↑ Cysteine. University of Maryland Medical Center. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
