Mucolytics - Carbocysteine Flashcards
1
Q
What is carbocysteine used for?
A
- to help relieve symptoms of COPD and bronchiectasis by allowing the pt to bring up sputum more easily.
2
Q
How does carbocysteine work?
A
Carbocysteine is a mucolytic that reduced viscosity of sputum.
3
Q
What are the side effects of carbocysteine.
A
Rare : GI bleed
4
Q
What are the contraindications of carbocysteine?
A
- active peptic ulceration
- avoid first trimester of pregnancy
5
Q
What is the prescription of carbocysteine?
A
initially 2.25g dialy in divided doses then reduce to 1.5g as condition improves.
6
Q
What are the drug interactions of carbocysteine?
A
none
