Respiratory Drugs: Mucolytics Flashcards by Kaycee DeBord | Brainscape

Q

What do mucolytics do?

A

reduce the viscosity of mucus in the respiratory tract

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Q

What drug is this?

administered by nebulization
drug of choice to treat acetaminophen toxicity

A

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

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Why is Acetylcysteine not commonly used?

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because a nebulizing machine has to be used and its hard to administer

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