1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="JVQYj8SjLu"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/acetylcysteine/">Acetylcysteine</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/acetylcysteine/embed/#?secret=JVQYj8SjLu" width="600" height="338" title="“Acetylcysteine” — Glossary" data-secret="JVQYj8SjLu" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> A drug used to break down thick mucus secretions. It is administered as an aerosol, primarily for the treatment of respiratory diseases, such as bronchitis, and cystic fibrosis. Side-effects may include spasm of the bronchial muscles, nausea, vomiting, and fever.Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic drug that is used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis and paracetamol poisoning.A chemical substance that when nebulized and inhaled liquefies mucus and pus. It is also used in the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning.Within the domain of therapeutics, there exists a pharmaceutical agent employed for the management of paracetamol overdose. Additionally, this same drug serves a dual purpose as a mucolytic agent, facilitating the alleviation of tenacious sputum in cases of chronic bronchitis.For acetylcysteine to exhibit its potent antidotal properties against paracetamol poisoning, prompt administration via injection becomes imperative within a narrow time window following the ingestion of the overdose. The mechanism of action entails a reduction in the generation of pernicious substances during the breakdown of paracetamol, thus mitigating the peril of hepatic impairment. Conversely, when administered orally, acetylcysteine assumes the role of diminishing the viscosity of sputum, thereby facilitating its expectoration through the process of coughing.In the event of consuming substantial quantities of acetylcysteine, infrequently encountered side effects may include episodes of emesis, cutaneous eruptions, or respiratory challenges.