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Question about N-acetylcysteine - mutation
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02-26-2012, 04:12 PM
Aside from using it for acetaminophem overdose, what else is N-acetylcysteine used for? And it's mechanism?

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02-26-2012, 04:29 PM
mucolytic in cystic fibrosis
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02-26-2012, 04:30 PM
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02-26-2012, 04:42 PM
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use to prevent contrast induced nephropathy!
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02-26-2012, 06:18 PM
Both of you are correct! Smile

Anyone know the mechanism in how this drug works?
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02-26-2012, 06:20 PM
By action on disulphide bonds
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