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Research Notes on Acetylcysteine Dosage
The dosage of Acetylcysteine depends upon the patient's condition and response to treatment. When used as a mucolytic agent, acetylcysteine comes in either a 20% or 10% solution that may be further diluted before inhalation. In the case of an acetaminophen overdose, acetylcysteine is administered orally. This treatment requires an initial loading dose, followed by 17 maintenence doses given at four hour intervals.1
Fast Facts:
- Acetylcysteine is a drug marketed under the brand name Mucomyst.2
- Mucomyst is administered via inhalation.2
- Acetylcysteine is primarily used to treat respiratory conditions such as emphysema, pneumonia, bronchitis, or amyloidosis of the lung.2
- Acetylcysteine dissolves mucus, making it easier to cough up.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ RxList: Acetylcysteine Solution
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Drugs.com: Acetylcysteine (Inhalation)
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- Redirects: Acetylcysteine Dose, Dosing Acetylcysteine, How to Dose Acetylcysteine
- Last update: Jun. 12, 2009
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