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What is Mucomyst
AcetylcysteineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryAcetylcysteine is a medication used to break up mucus and treat acetaminophen overdose. It has also been studied for other conditions, but the results have been mixed. This drug was approved by the FDA in 1963.
Acetylcysteineis the brand name
Mucomyst Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine
1989
41
Effectiveness
How Mucomyst Affects PatientsAcetylcysteine is used to treat mucus buildup and acetaminophen poisonings. It is usually taken 1-8 hours apart depending on the method of administration. Its side effects are generally not severe, but patients should be warned of the possibility of an allergic reaction or stomach bleeding. Acetylcysteine can have a strong unpleasant taste, so patients may need to mix it with soda for flavor.
How Mucomyst works in the bodyAcetylcysteine works in various ways to reduce mucous. It can break down the bonds that form thick mucous, reducing its viscosity. It also works to reduce the total amount of mucous produced. Additionally, it acts as an antioxidant, reducing the amount of molecules in the body that can cause cell damage. In cases of acetaminophen overdoses, acetylcysteine also helps protect cells by providing cysteine for glutathione production or by directly binding to toxic molecules that can cause cellular damage.
When to interrupt dosage
The recommended serving of Mucomyst is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Allergic Rhinitis, Airway secretion clearance therapy and Keratopathy. The quantity of dosage fluctuates as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Inhalant or Injection, solution) featured in the table beneath.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Corneal Diseases
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Sinusitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Rhinitis, Allergic
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Corneal Diseases
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Rhinitis, Vasomotor
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
acetaminophen
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Airway secretion clearance therapy
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Corneal Ulcer
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Allergic Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Warnings
Mucomyst ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Acetylcysteine may interact with Pulse Frequency
Common Mucomyst Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Revefenacin
Major
Acetylcysteine may decrease the excretion rate of Revefenacin which could result in a higher serum level.
Ambrisentan
Minor
The excretion of Ambrisentan can be decreased when combined with Acetylcysteine.
Asunaprevir
Minor
The excretion of Asunaprevir can be decreased when combined with Acetylcysteine.
Atorvastatin
Minor
The excretion of Atorvastatin can be decreased when combined with Acetylcysteine.
Atrasentan
Minor
The excretion of Atrasentan can be decreased when combined with Acetylcysteine.
Mucomyst Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on Acetylcysteine may cause vomiting, nausea, difficulty breathing, swelling around the eyes, and low blood pressure. Treatment should focus on relieving symptoms and providing supportive care. Dialysis may also be used to remove some of the drug from the bloodstream as it is partly bound to proteins.
Mucomyst Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Mucomyst?
There are 48 active clinical trials investigating the potential of Mucomyst in providing relief from Sinusitis, acute Rhinitis and Keratopathy.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
acetaminophen
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Corneal Ulcer
0 Actively Recruiting
Corneal Diseases
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4
Corneal Diseases
9 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4
Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhinitis, Vasomotor
0 Actively Recruiting
Sinusitis
3 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Rhinitis, Allergic
0 Actively Recruiting
Airway secretion clearance therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
Allergic Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Mucomyst Reviews: What are patients saying about Mucomyst?
5Patient Review
6/29/2008 I was also given mucomyst to prevent kidney damage from the use of lasix. This medicine was successful and my creatinine levels went back to normal.
4.7Patient Review
2/19/2014 My doctor prescribed this to me in order to prevent kidney damage from the dyes in my medication, but I also had bronchitis at the time. It really helped shorten the duration of my illness.
4Patient Review
1/25/2014 It was tough to find a pharmacy that could get this, and even then my insurance company made things more difficult with their pre-authorization requirement (which has never been necessary for any other prescriptions I've gotten).
2.7Patient Review
11/24/2009 The FDA hasn't yet recognized this treatment for kidney problems related to IV contrast injections.
2Patient Review
10/23/2013 I was very disappointed with both the pharmacy and drug company. The doctor ordered 20 ml, but we were forced to purchase 120 ml at a cost of $671. I believe this is stealing or fraud.
2Patient Review
11/19/2009 The after taste of this medication is incredibly unpleasant and made me feel nauseous.
Patient Q&A Section about mucomyst
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What does Mucomyst smell like?
"The acetylcysteine molecule has sulfur, which can remind people of the smell of rotten eggs. This is normal and does not mean that the medication itself is bad."
Answered by AI
What is Mucomyst used for?
"The medication acetylcysteine is used to help break up mucus in the airways of people who have certain lung diseases. This helps the person clear the mucus from their lungs so that they can breathe more easily."
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What type of drug is Mucomyst?
"The drug Mucomyst, used to treat the symptoms of pulmonary disease and for diagnostic bronchoscopy, is available in generic form under the name Acetylcysteine Solution. It may be used alone or with other medications."
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Is mucinex and Mucomyst the same?
"The similarity in appearance and sound between the drug names Mucomyst and Mucinex is due to the fact that both names start with the same three letters. Even though the last letters of each name are quite different, if they are not written clearly, it may be difficult to tell them apart."
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