Mucomyst

Allergic Rhinitis, Keratopathy, Sinusitis + 9 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Mucomyst

What is Mucomyst

AcetylcysteineThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryAcetylcysteine is a medication used to break up mucus and treat acetaminophen overdose. It has also been studied for other conditions, but the results have been mixed. This drug was approved by the FDA in 1963.
Acetylcysteineis the brand name
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Mucomyst Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine
1989
41

Effectiveness

How Mucomyst Affects PatientsAcetylcysteine is used to treat mucus buildup and acetaminophen poisonings. It is usually taken 1-8 hours apart depending on the method of administration. Its side effects are generally not severe, but patients should be warned of the possibility of an allergic reaction or stomach bleeding. Acetylcysteine can have a strong unpleasant taste, so patients may need to mix it with soda for flavor.
How Mucomyst works in the bodyAcetylcysteine works in various ways to reduce mucous. It can break down the bonds that form thick mucous, reducing its viscosity. It also works to reduce the total amount of mucous produced. Additionally, it acts as an antioxidant, reducing the amount of molecules in the body that can cause cell damage. In cases of acetaminophen overdoses, acetylcysteine also helps protect cells by providing cysteine for glutathione production or by directly binding to toxic molecules that can cause cellular damage.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended serving of Mucomyst is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Allergic Rhinitis, Airway secretion clearance therapy and Keratopathy. The quantity of dosage fluctuates as per the technique of delivery (e.g. Inhalant or Injection, solution) featured in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Allergic Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
acute Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Corneal Diseases
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Vasomotor Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Airway secretion clearance therapy
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Corneal ulceration
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Keratopathy
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Sinusitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
acetaminophen
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
subacute Rhinitis
, 100.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 600.0 mg/mL, 500.0 mg, 2500.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 200.0 mg
, Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution, Solution - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Inhalant, Inhalant - Respiratory (inhalation), Intravenous, Injection, Injection - Intravenous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Solution - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid - Intravenous; Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Liquid, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Inhalant - Oral; Respiratory (inhalation), Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, extended release, Capsule, extended release - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral

Warnings

Mucomyst Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Acetylcysteine may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Mucomyst.
Common Mucomyst Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Revefenacin
Major
Acetylcysteine may decrease the excretion rate of Revefenacin which could result in a higher serum level.
Ambrisentan
Minor
The excretion of Ambrisentan can be decreased when combined with Acetylcysteine.
Asunaprevir
Minor
The excretion of Asunaprevir can be decreased when combined with Acetylcysteine.
Atorvastatin
Minor
The excretion of Atorvastatin can be decreased when combined with Acetylcysteine.
Atrasentan
Minor
The excretion of Atrasentan can be decreased when combined with Acetylcysteine.
Mucomyst Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on Acetylcysteine may cause vomiting, nausea, difficulty breathing, swelling around the eyes, and low blood pressure. Treatment should focus on relieving symptoms and providing supportive care. Dialysis may also be used to remove some of the drug from the bloodstream as it is partly bound to proteins.
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Mucomyst Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Mucomyst?

There are 48 active clinical trials investigating the potential of Mucomyst in providing relief from Sinusitis, acute Rhinitis and Keratopathy.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Vasomotor Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Corneal ulceration
0 Actively Recruiting
Airway secretion clearance therapy
0 Actively Recruiting
subacute Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Keratopathy
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Corneal Diseases
8 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Phase 2, Not Applicable
acute Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
acetaminophen
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2
Allergic Rhinitis
0 Actively Recruiting
Rhinitis
6 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 4
Sinusitis
18 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4

Mucomyst Reviews: What are patients saying about Mucomyst?

5Patient Review
6/29/2008
Mucomyst for Prevention of Kidney Damage due to Contrast Media
I was also given mucomyst to prevent kidney damage from the use of lasix. This medicine was successful and my creatinine levels went back to normal.
4.7Patient Review
2/19/2014
Mucomyst for Bronchitis
My doctor prescribed this to me in order to prevent kidney damage from the dyes in my medication, but I also had bronchitis at the time. It really helped shorten the duration of my illness.
4Patient Review
1/25/2014
Mucomyst for An Increase in the Thickness of Lung Secretions
It was tough to find a pharmacy that could get this, and even then my insurance company made things more difficult with their pre-authorization requirement (which has never been necessary for any other prescriptions I've gotten).
2.7Patient Review
11/24/2009
Mucomyst for Prevention of Kidney Damage due to Contrast Media
The FDA hasn't yet recognized this treatment for kidney problems related to IV contrast injections.
2Patient Review
10/23/2013
Mucomyst for Prevention of Kidney Damage due to Contrast Media
I was very disappointed with both the pharmacy and drug company. The doctor ordered 20 ml, but we were forced to purchase 120 ml at a cost of $671. I believe this is stealing or fraud.
2Patient Review
11/19/2009
Mucomyst for An Increase in the Thickness of Lung Secretions
The after taste of this medication is incredibly unpleasant and made me feel nauseous.
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Patient Q&A Section about mucomyst

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What does Mucomyst smell like?

"The acetylcysteine molecule has sulfur, which can remind people of the smell of rotten eggs. This is normal and does not mean that the medication itself is bad."

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What is Mucomyst used for?

"The medication acetylcysteine is used to help break up mucus in the airways of people who have certain lung diseases. This helps the person clear the mucus from their lungs so that they can breathe more easily."

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What type of drug is Mucomyst?

"The drug Mucomyst, used to treat the symptoms of pulmonary disease and for diagnostic bronchoscopy, is available in generic form under the name Acetylcysteine Solution. It may be used alone or with other medications."

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Is mucinex and Mucomyst the same?

"The similarity in appearance and sound between the drug names Mucomyst and Mucinex is due to the fact that both names start with the same three letters. Even though the last letters of each name are quite different, if they are not written clearly, it may be difficult to tell them apart."

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Clinical Trials for Mucomyst

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Have you considered Mucomyst clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Mucomyst, we think they might fit your search criteria.
Have you considered Mucomyst clinical trials? We made a collection of clinical trials featuring Mucomyst, we think they might fit your search criteria.