Mucinac Injection 5ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name N-Acetylcysteine 20 % Also Known As: Acetylcysteine
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONMUCINAC contain Acetylcysteine which belongs to a group of medicine called mucolytic agents. It is used to manage paracetamol overdose (where you may have taken too much paracetamol). It helps to protect the liver from damage by the high levels of paracetamol. It is very effective when given during the first 8 hour following paracetamol overdose. The effectiveness is reduced as the time interval increase, but it can still help when given up to 24 hours after the overdose. It work by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol. This medicine must be given by a doctor or nurse. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause feeling unwell. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses
OF MUCINAC Manage paracetamol overdose
How It Works
MUCINAC work by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.
Directions for Use
MUCINAC given as an intravenous infusion (a drip into a vein) by a doctor or nurse.
Side Effects
MUCINACSERIOUS swelling of the face, lips, or tongue wheezing, difficulty in breathing nausea, vomiting irritation at the injection site skin rash, itching flushing (red face or feeling hot) low blood pressure resulting in dizziness rapid heartbeat or increased blood pressure RARE coughing, noisy breathing respiratory arrest (stop breathing) chest tightness or pain puffy eye, blurred vision, pain in the face or eye sweating, feeling unwell raised temperature, hot, red face, and skin liver problems slow heartbeat, cardiac arrest (heart stops beating) fainting, collapsing, fits reduction in blood platelets, which increases the risk of bleeding or bruising acidosis which may cause weariness, vomiting, thirst or restlessness anxiety joint pain or disease bluish skin from low oxygen level in the blood
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYMUCINAC should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. BREASTFEEDINGMUCINAC should be used with caution in breast feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine, since it may cause feeling unwell. ALCOHOLConsumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with MUCINAC. KIDNEYMUCINAC should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice. LIVERMUCINAC should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases. Consult your doctor for advice. ALLERGYDo not take MUCINAC if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to acetylcysteine or any other ingredients in this medicine. LUNGSMUCINAC should be used with caution in patients suffering from active lung diseases (asthma or breathing difficulties). Consult your doctor for advice.
Drug Interactions
STell your doctor about all the medicine you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicine, vitamins, and herbal supplements. SYNOPSIS Drug : Acetylcysteine Pharmacological Category : Antidote, Mucolytic Agent Therapeutic Indication : Paracetamol overdose Dosage Forms : Effervescent Tablet, Tablet, Capsule, Powder, Injection, Syrup MORE INFORMATIONStore below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.