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ACC Long

N-acetyl cysteine

What is ACC Long?

N-Acetylcysteine (in English: N-Acetylcysteine) is a drug that has several uses, as it works to reduce the density of mucous secretions in the lungs, and it also protects the liver when taking large amounts of paracetamol, by maintaining or restoring the level of glutathione, or works As an alternative to binding, and thus detoxifying, the substances produced by the breakdown of acetaminophen, it is therefore used as an antidote to acetaminophen and paracetamol.

What are the uses of Acc Long?

N-Acetyl Cysteine is used in:

It is used as an antidote when more than the recommended dose of acetaminophen is taken.

It is used as an antidote in acute acetaminophen poisoning.

It is used as an adjunctive therapy for expectorants in patients with abnormal or viscous mucus secretions in acute and chronic bronchopulmonary disease.

It is used in the event of pulmonary complications from surgery or from cystic fibrosis.

It is used in diagnostic cases of lung disorders.

It is used to prevent kidney failure after using a contrast medium.

What are the contraindications for the use of AC Long?

N-Acetylcysteine is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to the drug or to any other component of the drug.

What are the precautions for the use of Acc Long?

N-acetyl cysteine for pregnant and lactating women

Current studies did not show any harm to the fetus when taken by a pregnant woman. A doctor should be consulted before taking the medication if the patient is pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

As for the effect of taking N-acetyl cysteine for nursing mothers, it is not known if it is excreted in breast milk, and it is preferable to consult a doctor before using it.

The acetylcysteine and lung

An increase in bronchial secretions may occur after initiation of N-acetylcysteine therapy. If the cough response is inadequate, withdrawal of bronchial secretions or mechanical aspiration is performed.

It is also used with caution in patients with asthma.

If it is used as a mucolytic, the following should be observed:

You should not stop taking it or change the dose without consulting your doctor.

It is used by inhalation in the vaporizer only, not for injection.

Intravenous acetylcysteine

When N-acetylcysteine is given intravenously, the dose given is adjusted for patients weighing less than 40 kg who need fluid restriction.

What are the drug interactions of ACC Long?

If you are taking any medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist. There are no proven drug interaction studies for this drug.

What are the doses of AC Long and how to use?

The recommended dose of N-acetylcysteine is as follows:

For the treatment of pulmonary diseases: vaporize 3-5 ml of a 20% solution every 2 to 6 hours, or 6-10 ml of a 10% solution every 6-8 hours.

For bronchoscopy: 1-2 ml of a 20% solution or 2-4 ml of a 10% solution 2-3 times as a vaporizer or by intratracheal instillation.

For the prevention of kidney disease when performing a color scan of the kidneys: 600 mg orally every 12 hours for two days on the day before the scan and the day of the procedure.

What are the dosage forms of ACC Long?

Effervescent tablets 200 mg

Effervescent tablets 600 mg

What are the storage conditions for Acc Long?

Treatment by inhalation and oral solution: Keep the unopened vial at a temperature (15-30°C). When opened, keep refrigerated.

Injection: Keep at a temperature (20-25°C).