Acetylcysteine Flashcards
1
Q
M?
A
Normally, paracetamol is metabolised by conjugation with glucoronic acid and sulphate, some is converted into toxic NAPQI, which cannot be reacted with glutathione.
A replenishes glutathione and has antioxidant effects and liquifies mucus
2
Q
I?
A
Antidote for paracetamol poisoning
Prevents renal injury in radiographic contrast material nephropathy
3
Q
C?
A
anaphylaxis (can still bbe used)
4
Q
A?
A
anaphylactoid reaction (non-IgE) bronchospasm
