Definition: 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.
Other names Mercapturic Acid; ac Pharma Brand of Acetylcysteine; Zinc, Acetylcysteine; Zambon, NAC; Sodium, Acetylcysteine; Sanigen, Muco; NAC, Bisolvon; N Acetylcysteine; N Acetyl L cysteine; Mucopect, Dampo; Monosodium Salt Acetylcysteine; Monoammonium Salt Acetylcysteine; Mucosolvin; Mucosol; Mucosil; Mucomyst; Muco Sanigen; Muciteran; Merck Brand of Acetylcysteine; M-Pectil
