acetylcysteine 🐶 Veterinary Use | Indications/Contra | FAERs-F | FAERs-M | Orange Bk | BioActivity |
| Stem definition | Drug id | CAS RN |
|---|---|---|
| mucolytics | 66 | 616-91-1 |
Description:
| Molecule | Description |
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Synonyms:
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The N-acetyl derivative of CYSTEINE. It is used as a mucolytic agent to reduce the viscosity of mucous secretions. It has also been shown to have antiviral effects in patients with HIV due to inhibition of viral stimulation by reactive oxygen intermediates. N-Acetylcystene (NAC) as a precursor to the antioxidant glutathione modulates glutamatergic, neurotrophic, and inflammatory pathways. The potential applications of NAC to facilitate recovery after traumatic brain injury, cerebral ischemia, and in treatment of cerebrovascular vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Legend: OFP - off patent OFM - off market ONP - on patent |
Drug dosage:
| Dose | Unit | Route |
|---|---|---|
| 1.60 | g | Inhal.solution |
| 0.50 | g | O |
ADMET properties:
Approvals:
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (Female)
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (Male)
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (Geriatric)
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (Pediatric)
None
Pharmacologic Action:
Drug Use | Suggest Off label Use Form| |View source of the data|
🐶 Veterinary Drug Use
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🐶 Veterinary products
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Acid dissociation constants calculated using MoKa v3.0.0
Orange Book patent data (new drug applications)
Orange Book exclusivity data (new drug applications)
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