Acetine
Acetine Products are primarily used for
Respiratory disease with excessive mucus
About Acetine Products
Uses of Acetine Products
Acetylcysteine is used for respiratory disease with excessive mucus. It acts as mucolytic (loosen mucus in airways) when used in oral preparations while when used as injection it treats paracetamol overdose toxicity.
Acetine Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Acetine are Gastrointestinal discomfort, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting, Rash.
How Acetine Products work
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
Patient Concerns about Acetine Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetine Products
Frequently asked questions about Acetylcysteine
Q. Is Acetine 1000mg Injection good for liver?
Yes, Acetine 1000mg Injection is good for the liver. It improves liver function and activity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also prevents liver from toxic agents which can damage the liver. Additionally, it also prevents liver from damage in cases of drug overdose like paracetamol, etc.
Q. Does Acetine 1000mg Injection affect blood pressure?
Yes, Acetine 1000mg Injection by acting through various mechanism prevents the rise of blood pressure and maintains the normal functioning of the body. There are reports which show that Acetine 1000mg Injection can prevent damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels of the body, which will maintain the elasticity and vitality of the blood vessels. It also increases the antioxidants levels in the body hence preventing the body from oxidative damage.
Q. Does Acetine 1000mg Injection help anxiety?
There is no concrete evidence that Acetine 1000mg Injection can be used alone in the treatment of anxiety disorder. However, in some reports, it is shown that Acetine 1000mg Injection provides benefit by acting as an antioxidant. This property prove to be beneficial in psychiatric and neurological conditions when added to the normal treatment of the particular disorder. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Contact the doctor for any query if you feel anxious.
Q. Is Acetine 1000mg Injection good for kidneys?
Yes, Acetine 1000mg Injection is beneficial when used in patients with impaired kidney functions. It is also used to prevent or minimize the damage caused by the use of contrast during investigations like CT scan or other body scans.
Q. Does Acetine 1000mg Injection need to be refrigerated?
Unopened vials of Acetine 1000mg Injection should be stored at room temperature. Once the medicine is opened and diluted it should be used within 3 hours as per the directions of the physician. It should not be stored above 25ºC. Once opened, the vials should be stored in refrigeration and if unused then should be discarded after 96 hours.
Q. How is Acetine 1000mg Injection administered?
Acetine 1000mg Injection is given as a tablet form and can be taken with or without food. The tablets are to be taken twice daily in the morning and evening. The exact dosage and frequency of dose will be decided by the doctor on the basis of age and weight of the patient.
Q. Are there chances of anemia with Acetine 1000mg Injection?
Yes, there are chances that Acetine 1000mg Injection may cause anemia. It has been observed that Acetine 1000mg Injection can cause a dose-related decrease in hemoglobin in the blood which could lead to anemia. Regular hemoglobin check is advised while taking Acetine 1000mg Injection and consult your prescribing doctor for his advice. If the patients develop anemia then in some cases blood transfusion is done to correct it.
Q. Is Acetine 1000mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Acetine 1000mg Injection can be given to a pregnant woman if the benefit of this medicine is more than the risk involved. Evidence shows it can be used in pregnant females without any gross risk to the fetus in the womb. Consult your doctor before starting the medication.
Q. How long can you take Acetine 1000mg Injection for?
The duration of treatment with Acetine 1000mg Injection will be decided by the doctor. It will depend on the type of disease for which it has been prescribed. For respiratory conditions, it can be taken for 5 days and can be further extended to 2 weeks depending upon the condition of the patient.
Q. Can Acetine 1000mg Injection be given to children below 2 years of age?
Medicines like Acetine 1000mg Injection are not recommended to be used in children under 2 years of age. This is because the medicine works by dissolving the mucus which can cause a block in the breathing airway, and children below 2 years of age may not be able to clear it or cough it out properly. Still, in certain conditions it can be prescribed by your doctor, hence, follow the instructions as provided. Consult the doctor for any query.
Q. Can I take cough syrups while taking Acetine 1000mg Injection?
No, you should not start taking cough syrups without consulting your doctor. The cough syrups which suppress the cough should be avoided with this medication as it would interfere with the action of the medicine. Consult your doctor who will suggest an effective cough syrup that can increase the expectoration or sputum.