Mucolytic

Acetylcysteine was mentioned before as it’s an antidote to acetaminophen. This antidote also has the use of breaking up the mucous in the respiratory tract when given by a nebulizer. If you’re involved with patients who are going to have a radiological procedure, it’s also utilized to prevent nephrotoxicity (we aren’t sure how it works to do that exactly).

• Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
• Administered via respiratory therapy
• Breaks up mucous in respiratory tract
• Also utilized as an antidote to acetaminophen toxicity