Mucinac 20% Injection

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Composition FOR Mucinac 20% w/v Injection

Acetylcysteine(20% w/v)

food interaction for Mucinac Injection

alcohol interaction for Mucinac Injection

pregnancy interaction for Mucinac Injection

lactation interaction for Mucinac Injection

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alcohol
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No interaction found/established
Consuming alcohol with Mucinac 20% Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE
Mucinac 20% Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucinac 20% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Mucinac 20% w/v Injection

Acetylcysteine(20% w/v)

Mucinac injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of paracetamol toxicity.

How mucinac injection works

Mucinac 20% Injection is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.

Common side effects of mucinac injection

Rash, Red spots or bumps, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Itching

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Expert advice FOR Mucinac Injection

  • Acetylcysteine is used for the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol).
  • It protects the liver from damage by the high levels of paracetamol.
  • It is very effective when given during the first 8 hours following paracetamol overdose. The effectiveness is reduced with time but it can still help when given within 24 hours. 

Frequently asked questions FOR Mucinac 20% w/v Injection

Acetylcysteine

Q. Is Mucinac 20% Injection good for liver?
Yes, Mucinac 20% Injection is good for the liver. It improves liver function and activity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also prevents liver from toxic agents which can damage the liver. Additionally, it also prevents liver from damage in cases of drug overdose like paracetamol, etc.
Q. Does Mucinac 20% Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Mucinac 20% Injection by acting through various mechanism prevents the rise of blood pressure and maintains the normal functioning of the body. There are reports which show that Mucinac 20% Injection can prevent damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels of the body, which will maintain the elasticity and vitality of the blood vessels. It also increases the antioxidants levels in the body hence preventing the body from oxidative damage.
Q. Does Mucinac 20% Injection help anxiety?
There is no concrete evidence that Mucinac 20% Injection can be used alone in the treatment of anxiety disorder. However, in some reports, it is shown that Mucinac 20% Injection provides benefit by acting as an antioxidant. This property prove to be beneficial in psychiatric and neurological conditions when added to the normal treatment of the particular disorder. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Contact the doctor for any query if you feel anxious.
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Q. Is Mucinac 20% Injection good for kidneys?
Yes, Mucinac 20% Injection is beneficial when used in patients with impaired kidney functions. It is also used to prevent or minimize the damage caused by the use of contrast during investigations like CT scan or other body scans.
Q. Does Mucinac 20% Injection need to be refrigerated?
Unopened vials of Mucinac 20% Injection should be stored at room temperature. Once the medicine is opened and diluted it should be used within 3 hours as per the directions of the physician. It should not be stored above 25ºC. Once opened, the vials should be stored in refrigeration and if unused then should be discarded after 96 hours.

Content on this page was last updated on 20 June, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)