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Question about N-acetylcysteine - mutation - ArchivalUser - 02-26-2012
Aside from using it for acetaminophem overdose, what else is N-acetylcysteine used for? And it's mechanism?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-26-2012
mucolytic in cystic fibrosis
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-26-2012
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-26-2012
mucolytic
use to prevent contrast induced nephropathy!
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-26-2012
Both of you are correct!
Anyone know the mechanism in how this drug works?
0 - ArchivalUser - 02-26-2012
By action on disulphide bonds