N-acetylcysteine

Definition / meaning of N-acetylcysteine

A drug usually used to reduce the thickness of mucus and ease its removal. It is also used to reverse the toxicity of high doses of acetaminophen. Also called acetylcysteine and N-acetyl-L-cysteine.

Listed under:

Find More About 'N-acetylcysteine'

Source(s):

The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

Leave a Comment