Acetylcysteine
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Acetylcysteine, also known as N-acetylcysteine (NAC) or Acetadone, is a medication. It is used to treat paracetamol overdose and to loosen thick mucus when someone has pneumonia or bronchitis or other (similar) chronic bronchopulmonary disorders. It has been used to treat lactobezoar in infants. It can be taken intravenously, by mouth, or inhaled as a mist. Some people use it as a dietary supplement.
Chemistry
Acetylcysteine is the N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine. It is a precursor, when the human body makes the antioxidant glutathione.
References
- 1 2 "Acetylcysteine". The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ↑ Talbott SM (2012). A Guide to Understanding Dietary Supplements. Routledge. p. 469. ISBN 9781136805707. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017.
- ↑ "Cysteine". University of Maryland Medical Center. Archived from the original on 1 July 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
