Carbocisteine Flashcards
1
Q
Class of carbocisteine
A
Mucolytics
2
Q
How does carbocysteine reduce mucus viscosity
A
Break down disulphides bonds
3
Q
Indications of carbocysteine (3)
A
- COPD
- CF
- bronchiectasis
4
Q
Contraindications of carbocysteine (2)
A
- PU
- 1st trim preg
5
Q
Side effects of carbocysteine (3)
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- GI
- haemorrhage
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
6
Q
Carbocysteine should be avoided with what kind of meds
A
Meds that dry mucus