Acetylcysteine

Generic Name
Acetylcysteine
Brand Names
Acetadote
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C5H9NO3S
CAS Number
616-91-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
WYQ7N0BPYC
Background

Acetylcysteine is an antioxidant and glutathione inducer indicated for mucolytic therapy and the treatment of acetaminophen overdose. Acetylcysteine has also been studied for a wide variety of off-label indications with mixed results.

Acetylcysteine was granted FDA approval on 14 September 1963.

Indication

Acetylcysteine is indicated for mucolytic therapy and in the management of acetaminophen overdose.

Associated Conditions
Acetaminophen Overdose, Chronic Rhinitis, Corneal Diseases, Corneal ulceration, Crusting Rhinitis, Keratopathy, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Vasomotor Rhinitis, Acute Rhinitis, Subacute Rhinitis
Associated Therapies
Airway secretion clearance therapy

Comparison of Different Mucoactive Agents for the Care of the Intubated Patient in a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2005-08-18
Last Posted Date
2009-06-23
Lead Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Target Recruit Count
260
Registration Number
NCT00131521
Locations
🇺🇸

Univesity Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, United States

An Investigation of N-acetylcysteine and Fenoldopam as Renal Protection Agents for Cardiac Surgery

First Posted Date
2005-07-21
Last Posted Date
2014-11-07
Lead Sponsor
Linda F. Barr, M.D.
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT00122018

Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2003-04-25
Last Posted Date
2013-06-25
Lead Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT00003346
Locations
🇺🇸

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States

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