Monograph
R05CB01 - Acetylcysteine |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
Non-porphyrinogenic metabolism. One reference: use.
Chemical description
Respiratory mucous regulating substance, also used as antidot in paracetamol poisoning. Administered as tablets or as solution for inhalation. Rapidly metabolized to actylcysteine- containing disulfides. EPI-list: safe South African list: use
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 14 patients with acute porphyria.
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