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Mucolytic
Generic name - Brand name/ Brand name to dose
Question | Answer |
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Acetylcystine NAC | Mucomyst |
Dornase Alfa | Pulmozyme |
Mucomyst | 1-2 ml with Bronchodilator |
Plumozyme | 2.5ml/2.5ml |
MOA for Acetylcystine (NAC) | Breaks dloulfid bonds to make more viscus |
MOA for Dornase Alfa | Digests DNA debris to make less sticky |
Indications for Mucomyst | Bronchitis, non-productive cough |
Indications for Pulmozyme | Cystic Fibrosis |
Pulmozyme side effects | voice alterations, pharyngitis, laryngitis, rash, chest pain, conjunctivitis |
Mucomyst side effects | nausea and vomiting |
Mucomyst hazards | bronchospasm |
pulmozyme hazards | none |
Special precautions for Mucomyst | do not mix with antibiotics always give with beta agonist |
Special precautions for dornase alfa | keep refrigerated must be used with approved neb. |