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    Drug Study: Acetadote, Mucomyst Mucolytics

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    Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent used as adjunctive therapy for abnormal viscid or thickened mucus secretions associated with conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, and complications of thoracic or cardiovascular surgery. It works by breaking disulfide bonds in mucoproteins, reducing mucus viscosity. Common side effects include fever, drowsiness, chest tightness, and rhinorrhea. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring for signs of toxicity, obtaining baseline labs, educating the patient on potential adverse reactions, and instructing them on proper administration to maximize effectiveness.

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    Drug Study: Acetadote, Mucomyst Mucolytics

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    Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent used as adjunctive therapy for abnormal viscid or thickened mucus secretions associated with conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, and complications of thoracic or cardiovascular surgery. It works by breaking disulfide bonds in mucoproteins, reducing mucus viscosity. Common side effects include fever, drowsiness, chest tightness, and rhinorrhea. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring for signs of toxicity, obtaining baseline labs, educating the patient on potential adverse reactions, and instructing them on proper administration to maximize effectiveness.

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    Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent used as adjunctive therapy for abnormal viscid or thickened mucus secretions associated with conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, and complications of thoracic or cardiovascular surgery. It works by breaking disulfide bonds in mucoproteins, reducing mucus viscosity. Common side effects include fever, drowsiness, chest tightness, and rhinorrhea. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring for signs of toxicity, obtaining baseline labs, educating the patient on potential adverse reactions, and instructing them on proper administration to maximize effectiveness.

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    Drug Study: Acetadote, Mucomyst Mucolytics

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    Mae Ann Bueno Castillon
    Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent used as adjunctive therapy for abnormal viscid or thickened mucus secretions associated with conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, and complications of thoracic or cardiovascular surgery. It works by breaking disulfide bonds in mucoproteins, reducing mucus viscosity. Common side effects include fever, drowsiness, chest tightness, and rhinorrhea. Nursing responsibilities include monitoring for signs of toxicity, obtaining baseline labs, educating the patient on potential adverse reactions, and instructing them on proper administration to maximize effectiveness.

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    DRUG STUDY

    GENERIC NAME: Acetylcysteine


    Brand name: Acetadote, Mucomyst
    Drug Classification: Mucolytics

    DOSAGE, ROUTE, SIDE EFFECTS and


    FREQUENCY (prescribed and INDICATION MECHANISM OF ADVERSE REACTIONS
    recommended) ACTION (by system)
    Prescribed: Adjunctive therapy for CNS: fever, drowsiness
    800 mg abnormal viscid or CV: chest tightness,
    thickened mucus tachycardia, edema,
    Available forms: secretions in patients flushing
    IV injection: 200mg/ml with pneumonia, EENT: rhinorrhea,
    Solution: 10%, 20% bronchitis, pharyngitis
    bronchiectasis, Respiratory:
    complications of bronchospasm, cough,
    thoracic surgery or CV dyspnea
    surgery Skin: clamminess,
    diaphoresis, urticarial
    Other: Anaphylactiod
    reaction

    NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
    CONTRAINDICATION/S (at least 10)
    Contraindicated with patients • Monitor cough type and frequency
    hypersensitive to drug • Ingestion of more than 150mg/kg of acetaminophen may cause
    hepatotoxicity. Measure acetaminophen level 4hours after ingestion to
    Use cautiously in elderly or debilitated determine risk of hepatotoxicity
    patients with severe respiratory
    • Obtain baseline AST, ALT, bilirubin, PT, BUN, creatinine, glucose and
    insufficiency
    electrolyte levels
    • Facial erythema may occur within 30 minutes to 60 minutes of start of
    IV infusion and usually resolves without stopping infusion
    • When acetaminophen level is below toxic level according to
    nomogram, stop therapy
    • The vial stopper does not contain natural rubber latex, dry natural
    rubber or blends of natural rubber
    • Warn patient that drug may have a foul taste or smell that may be
    distressing
    • For maximum effect, instruct patient to cough or clear his airway
    before aerosol administration
    • Don’t confuse acetylcysteine with acetylcholine

    Patient’s Name / Room No.

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