Mucomist 600 mg/3 ml (Respirator Solution)
3 ml ampoule: ৳ 30.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 150.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Acetylcysteine |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Adjuvant treatment for chronic bronchopulmonary diseases
- Adjuvant treatment for acute bronchopulmonary diseases
- Treatment of thick and viscous mucoid or mucopurulent secretions
Pharmacology
- Reduces viscosity of secretions
- Mucolytic agent
- Antisecretory effect
- Antioxidant properties
- Precursor to glutathione
- Neutralizes exogenous and endogenous oxidants
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage for effervescent tablet
- Children dosage for effervescent tablet
- Adult dosage for effervescent granules
- Children dosage for effervescent granules
- Dilution for Nebuliser Solution
- Dosage for Diagnostic Bronchograms
- Dosage for Nebulisation tent or croupette
- Dosage for Direct Instillation
Interaction
- Reduces efficacy of certain antibiotics
- Increases level of antibiotics in tissues
- Increases inhibitory effect of certain medications
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Acetylcysteine
- Contraindicated in patients with phenylketonuria
Side Effects
- Severe immune reactions
- Shortness of breath
- Upset stomach
- Bronchospasm
- Headache
- Increased heart rate
- Stomatitis
- Pruritus
- Urticaria
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
- Decrease in blood pressure
- Diarrhoea
- Noises in the ears
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Consultation required during pregnancy & lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Strict control in patients with bronchial asthma
- Caution in patients with or history of peptic ulcer
- Consideration for patients on controlled sodium diet
- Sulphureous odor characteristic of the active ingredient
- Preferable not to mix with other drugs
Overdose Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
Therapeutic Class
- Antidote preparations
- Cough expectorants & mucolytics
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Protected from light