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Acetylcysteine (brand name Parvolex) is a respiratory inhalant/mucolytic medication used to dissolve mucus and facilitate expectoration during respiratory diseases. It works by decreasing the thickness of mucous secretions in the lungs. While some studies show benefit, others do not. Common side effects include tachycardia, drowsiness, rash, nausea, and bronchospasm. Nurses should monitor for effectiveness and adverse effects, and educate patients on proper use and side effects to report.

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Acetylcysteine (brand name Parvolex) is a respiratory inhalant/mucolytic medication used to dissolve mucus and facilitate expectoration during respiratory diseases. It works by decreasing the thickness of mucous secretions in the lungs. While some studies show benefit, others do not. Common side effects include tachycardia, drowsiness, rash, nausea, and bronchospasm. Nurses should monitor for effectiveness and adverse effects, and educate patients on proper use and side effects to report.

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CLASSIFICATION GENERIC NAME: Acetylcysteine Brand Name: Parvolex

DOSAGE 600 gram

ACTION Acetylcystein e medication belong to Respiratory inhalant/Muc olytic class. Acetylcystein e decreases thickness of mucous secretions in lung.

INDICATION Acetylcysteine is often used to dissolve mucus and to facilitate expectoration during respirato ry diseases. While there are a number of open and controlled studies that suggest a considerable benefit, there are other controlled studies that do not demonstrate a significant effect. A formal meta-analysis does not exist; however, many specialists consider the beneficial effect of acetylcysteine marginal.

CONTRAINDICATION MAO inhibitor therapy within 14 days initiating therapy; severe hypertension; severe. Coronary artery disease, hypersensitivity to pseudoedephrine, acrivastine or any component; renal impairment.

ADVERSE EFFECT Like other medicines, Acetylcysteine can cause side effects. Some of the more common side effects of Acetylcysteine include Tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, chest tightness (oral); tachycardia, chest tightness Drowsiness Rash, pruritus, angioedema (oral); pruritus, rash, flushing Rhinorrhea (oral); ear pain, pharyngitis, throat tightness Nausea, vomiting, stomatitis (oral); nausea, vomiting Bronchospasm, bronchial irritation (oral); rhinorrhea, rhonchi Fever, clamminess.

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor effectiveness of therapy and advent of adverse/allergic effects. Instruct Patient in appropriate use and adverse effects to report.

CLASSIFICATION GENERIC NAME: Acetylcysteine Brand Name: Parvolex

DOSAGE 600 gram

ACTION Acetylcystein e medication belong to Respiratory inhalant/Muc olytic class. Acetylcystein e decreases thickness of mucous secretions in lung.

INDICATION Acetylcysteine is often used to dissolve mucus and to facilitate expectoration during respirato ry diseases. While there are a number of open and controlled studies that suggest a considerable benefit, there are other controlled studies that do not demonstrate a significant effect. A formal meta-analysis does not exist; however, many specialists consider the beneficial effect of acetylcysteine marginal.

CONTRAINDICATION MAO inhibitor therapy within 14 days initiating therapy; severe hypertension; severe. Coronary artery disease, hypersensitivity to pseudoedephrine, acrivastine or any component; renal impairment.

ADVERSE EFFECT Like other medicines, Acetylcysteine can cause side effects. Some of the more common side effects of Acetylcysteine include Tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, chest tightness (oral); tachycardia, chest tightness Drowsiness Rash, pruritus, angioedema (oral); pruritus, rash, flushing Rhinorrhea (oral); ear pain, pharyngitis, throat tightness Nausea, vomiting, stomatitis (oral); nausea, vomiting Bronchospasm, bronchial irritation (oral); rhinorrhea, rhonchi Fever, clamminess.

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor effectiveness of therapy and advent of adverse/allergic effects. Instruct Patient in appropriate use and adverse effects to report.

CLASSIFICATION GENERIC NAME: Acetylcysteine Brand Name: Parvolex

DOSAGE 600 gram

ACTION Acetylcystein e medication belong to Respiratory inhalant/Muc olytic class. Acetylcystein e decreases thickness of mucous secretions in lung.

INDICATION Acetylcysteine is often used to dissolve mucus and to facilitate expectoration during respirato ry diseases. While there are a number of open and controlled studies that suggest a considerable benefit, there are other controlled studies that do not demonstrate a significant effect. A formal meta-analysis does not exist; however, many specialists consider the beneficial effect of acetylcysteine marginal.

CONTRAINDICATION MAO inhibitor therapy within 14 days initiating therapy; severe hypertension; severe. Coronary artery disease, hypersensitivity to pseudoedephrine, acrivastine or any component; renal impairment.

ADVERSE EFFECT Like other medicines, Acetylcysteine can cause side effects. Some of the more common side effects of Acetylcysteine include Tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, chest tightness (oral); tachycardia, chest tightness Drowsiness Rash, pruritus, angioedema (oral); pruritus, rash, flushing Rhinorrhea (oral); ear pain, pharyngitis, throat tightness Nausea, vomiting, stomatitis (oral); nausea, vomiting Bronchospasm, bronchial irritation (oral); rhinorrhea, rhonchi

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor effectiveness of therapy and advent of adverse/allergic effects. Instruct Patient in appropriate use and adverse effects to report.

Fever, clamminess.

CLASSIFICATION GENERIC NAME: Acetylcysteine Brand Name: Parvolex

DOSAGE 600 gram

ACTION Acetylcystein e medication belong to Respiratory inhalant/Muc olytic class. Acetylcystein e decreases thickness of mucous secretions in lung.

INDICATION Acetylcysteine is often used to dissolve mucus and to facilitate expectoration during respirato ry diseases. While there are a number of open and controlled studies that suggest a considerable benefit, there are other controlled studies that do not demonstrate a significant effect. A formal meta-analysis does not exist; however, many specialists consider the beneficial effect of acetylcysteine marginal.

CONTRAINDICATION MAO inhibitor therapy within 14 days initiating therapy; severe hypertension; severe. Coronary artery disease, hypersensitivity to pseudoedephrine, acrivastine or any component; renal impairment.

ADVERSE EFFECT Like other medicines, Acetylcysteine can cause side effects. Some of the more common side effects of Acetylcysteine include Tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, chest tightness (oral); tachycardia, chest tightness Drowsiness Rash, pruritus, angioedema (oral); pruritus, rash, flushing Rhinorrhea (oral); ear pain, pharyngitis, throat tightness Nausea, vomiting, stomatitis (oral); nausea, vomiting Bronchospasm, bronchial irritation (oral);

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor effectiveness of therapy and advent of adverse/allergic effects. Instruct Patient in appropriate use and adverse effects to report.

rhinorrhea, rhonchi Fever, clamminess.

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