Mucolator Granules Usage And Safety
Dosage
Acetylcysteine
Side Effects
GI Disturbances , utricaria , headache , tinnitus.
Drug Interactions
Antitussive drugs , Activated charcoal , nitroglycerin
Indication
Acetylcysteine is indicated as adjuvant therapy for patients with abnormal, viscid, or inspissated lmucous secretions in such conditions as: Chronic bronchopulmonary disease (chronic emphysema, emphysema with bronchitis, chronic asthmatic bronchitis, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis and primary amyloidosis of the Lung); Acute bronchopulmonary disease (pneumonia, lbronchitis, tracheobronchitis); Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis; Post-traumatic chest conditions; Atelectasis due to mucous obstruction; Diagnostic bronchial studies (bronchograms, bronchospirometry, and bronchial wedge catheterization).
When not to Use
Acetylcysteine is contraindicated in those patients who are sensitive to it and those patients with gastroduodenal ulcers.