n-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Class:
Mucolytics
Indication:
Pulmonary disorders with thick mucous secretions (e.g., cystic fibrosis), antidote for acetaminophen poisoning.
Mode of Action:
Breaks up mucus.
Cautions:
Use cautiously in patients with asthma.
Indication:
Bronchospasm, nausea, vomiting, rash.
NC/PT:
Medication smells like rotten eggs, an expected finding.