Definition of Acetylcysteine

1. Noun. (organic compound) The N-acetyl derivative of cysteine; it is a mucolytic agent ¹

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Medical Definition of Acetylcysteine

1. A white, crystalline powder used as a mucolytic agent for adjunct therapy in bronchopulmonary disorders to reduce the viscosity of mucus and facilitate its removal. It is administered by instillation or nebulization. It has also been shown to have antiviral effects in patients with HIV due to inhibition of viral stimulation by reactive oxygen intermediates. Pharmacological action: antiviral agents, expectorants, free radical scavengers. Chemical name: L-Cysteine, N-acetyl- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acetylcysteine

acetylates
acetylating
acetylation
acetylations
acetylative
acetylcarbromal
acetylcarnitine
acetylcholine
acetylcholine chloride
acetylcholine receptor
acetylcholine receptor antibodies
acetylcholine receptors
acetylcholines
acetylcholinesterase
acetylcholinesterases
acetylcysteine (current term)
acetyldigitoxin
acetyldigitoxins
acetyldigoxin
acetyldigoxins
acetyldihydrocodeine
acetylene
acetylene-allene thioester isomerase
acetylene black
acetylene hydratase
acetylene torch
acetylenecarboxylic acid
acetylenediol
acetylenediols
acetylenes

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