Acc

Drug name: ACC

Other names used:

• Acetadote®
• Fluimucil®
• Lysox.®
• Mucomyst®
• Parvolex®

Active Ingredients: Acetylcystein

Therapeutic actions: Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic. It works by thinning out mucus secretions, making them easier to move through the lungs.

Indications: ACCis indicated as adjuvant therapy for patients with abnormal, viscid, or inspissated mucous secretions in such conditions as:

• Chronic bronchopulmonary disease (chronic emphysema, emphysema with bronchitis, chronic asthmatic bronchitis, tuberculosis, bronchiectasis and primary amyloidosis of the lung)
• Acute bronchopulmonary disease (pneumonia, bronchitis, tracheobronchitis)
• Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis
• Tracheostomy care
• Pulmonary complications associated with surgery
• Use during anesthesia
• Post-traumatic chest conditions
• Atelectasis due to mucous obstruction
• Diagnostic bronchial studies (bronchograms, bronchospirometry, and bronchial wedge catheterization)
• As An Antidote for Acetaminophen Overdose

Contraindications and cautions:
Do not use ACC if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Acetylcysteine Solution

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Adverse effects: Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect:

• Cold clammy skin
• drowsiness
• fever
• inflammation of the mouth or tongue
• nausea
• runny nose
• vomiting

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

• Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue)
• mouth sores
• throat and lung irritation

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
However, no specific interactions with Acetylcysteine Solution are known at this time.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.