Inflammatory pathologies can be triggered by any factor if a person's immunity is weakened. Naturally, they must be treated. "N-Acetylcysteine" is an anti-inflammatory, expectorant and strong detoxifying agent.
Composition and release forms
The presented medicine is imported, as it is produced in the USA. It is produced in the form of cellulose capsules, of which there are 100 pieces in the package. In the form of a powder, such a drug can not be purchased everywhere.
"N-Acetylcysteine" in its composition contains the main active ingredient acetylcysteine in an amount of 100 to 600 mg. There are also additional elements: selenium, molybdenum. The presented product is very soluble in water, so its bioavailability is much higher than that of other drugs, and is 90%.
Features of the action of the drug
The product has a good mucolytic effect, as it effectively dilutes sputum and facilitates its removal from the organsbreathing. Expectoration is faster and better, and the viscosity of the mucus decreases. The drug is effective even in the presence of purulent sputum.
The active substance of the drug is involved in the production of glutathione, which is the most powerful antioxidant and helps to destroy many toxins in the body. The drug itself has such an effect, since it contains the SK group. The product prevents the formation of malignant cells, therefore it is used for prevention.
"N-Acetylcysteine" is good at neutralizing the effects of heavy metals. It effectively protects a person from the negative effects of exhaust gases, mercury fumes, tobacco smoke, and other external factors. For various kinds of poisoning, it can be used as an antidote.
Due to the suppression of the synthesis of enzymes that support inflammation, the drug is able to eliminate and even prevent this process. The drug can be used to prevent the development of atherosclerosis. In addition, the product has a protective effect on the liver and brain membranes.
A drug such as N-Acetylcysteine has a simple mechanism of action: its components are able to break down the bonds of acid mucopolysaccharides in sputum, so it becomes less viscous.
Indications for use
"N-Acetylcysteine" prescribed for treatment:
- Pathologies of the respiratory organs, which are accompanied by the production of stubborn, viscous mucus: pneumonia, acute and chronicbronchitis, bronchial asthma, lung abscess, emphysema, rhinitis, sinusitis, purulent otitis media.
- Lack of glutathione in the liver.
- Cystic fibrosis.
- Intoxication of the body due to excessive use of alcohol, medications.
- Pathologies of the cardiovascular system: hypertension, atherosclerosis, as well as their prevention.
- Encephalopathies.
- Sulfur deficiency causing hair loss, brittle nails.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
And the drug is also used to prevent diseases caused by exposure to x-rays (among nuclear power plant workers). The substance is recommended for use by those patients who do not consume enough protein.
A drug is used to prevent an infectious process after a respiratory operation.
What are the contraindications for use?
If a patient is prescribed "Acetylcysteine N" (acetyl l cysteine NAC), he should be aware that the drug can not always be used. There are such contraindications to its use:
- Individual intolerance to the main substance or its other components.
- Hemoptysis or internal bleeding.
- Gastric ulcer or duodenal injury during flare-up.
- Pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding period.
- Varicose veins in the esophagus.
- Intolerancefructose (it is part of the medicine).
Before you start taking the drug, it is mandatory to consult a doctor.
How to use
If the patient needs to take "N-Acetylcysteine", the instruction provides for the following methods of application:
- Children under 2 years: 100 mg 2 times a day, from 2 to 6 years - 100 mg three times a day.
- Children aged 6+ and adults: 200 mg 2-3 times daily.
When administered intramuscularly, a single dose for an adult patient is 300 mg, a child - 150 mg. The injection is done once a day. For diseases of the respiratory tract, which are characterized by a short period of course, it is enough to undergo a 5-day course of treatment.
What side effects does the drug cause?
Before using the drug NAC "N-Acetylcysteine", it is necessary to consider what undesirable effects it can cause. So, the drug can provoke the development of such side effects:
- Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, full stomach feeling.
- Slight burning sensation when the drug is injected into the muscle shallowly. The discomfort passes quickly.
- Allergic skin rashes: itching, hives, and bronchospasm.
- Irritation of the respiratory tract, stomatitis or rhinitis when using the drug in the form of inhalation.
- Nosebleed.
- Tinnitus.
- Change in blood lab parameters.
- Headache.
- Tachycardia.
- Lower blood pressure.
The occurrence of side effects is low if the medicine is used according to the instructions. If unpleasant phenomena are felt, then you should immediately stop taking the drug and consult a doctor to correct the treatment.
Special Instructions
If the patient needs to use "N-Acetylcysteine", the instructions for use speak about the following features of the drug:
- Especially careful in the use of this remedy should be those people who have been diagnosed with severe impairment of the functionality of the liver and kidneys.
- Increased attention should be paid to patients with asthma, as well as pathologies of the adrenal glands. Asthmatic patients should be provided with sputum drainage when prescribing medication.
- The use of the drug for the treatment of newborns is possible only for he alth reasons. In this case, the dose should not exceed 10 mg / kg, and the treatment is carried out under the strict supervision of a physician.
- Between the last and next dose of the drug you need to observe the time interval - 1-2 hours.
- If the patient drinks large amounts of liquid, this will enhance the mucolytic effect of the drug.
- With obstructive bronchitis, you also need to be careful, as you should constantly monitor bronchial patency.
- Glassware is required when using the preparation. Contact with metals, rubber, oxygen, andsubstances that can rapidly oxidize should not be used.
- "N-Acetylcysteine", reviews of which are mostly positive, does not adversely affect the nervous system (the speed of psychomotor reactions and the ability to drive a vehicle).
When used correctly, the product will not cause adverse reactions. In case of an overdose of the drug, it is urgent to flush the stomach.
Interaction with other drugs
Do not use the presented drug in conjunction with antitussive drugs. This will provoke stagnation of sputum due to the suppression of the cough reflex.
When combined with tetracycline and penicillin antibiotics, interaction with the thiol group of acetylcysteine is possible. That is, there is an incompatibility here. The presented drug can be used in conjunction with paracetamol, while the toxic effect on the liver of the latter is reduced. The combined use of the product with "Nitroglycerin" promotes pronounced vasodilation.
Features of storage and cost of the drug
So, the presented medicine can be stored for 36 months. Moreover, the temperature at which the drug does not lose its properties should not exceed 25 degrees. Naturally, the storage location should not be accessible to children.
As for the cost, for 10 sachets for the preparation of a medicinal solution you need to pay about 50 rubles. Despite the fact that the price of the product is small, it is considered quite effective. You can buy medicine atany pharmacy, and this does not require a prescription.
Reviews and analogues
Medication reviews are mostly positive. For example, many note that it relieves muscle pain well, is indispensable for poisoning, and has a good effect on the kidneys with insufficient functionality. However, not everyone can accept it. Caution should be exercised in the treatment of certain mental disorders.
As for analogues, the following drugs can be found in pharmacies: "Fluimucil", "Espa NAC", "Mukobene". Before use, be sure to consult a doctor. Stay he althy!
