Acetylcysteine inhalation and Hydroxocobalamin Injection (Cyanide Poisoning)

• Generic Name: acetylcysteine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Mucomyst-10, Cetylev

Acetylcysteine inhalation is used to thin the mucus in people with certain lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis, emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, or tuberculosis. Acetylcysteine inhalation is also used during surgery or anesthesia, and to prepare the throat or lungs for a medical test.

Acetylcysteine inhalation may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hydroxocobalamin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cyanokit, Hydroxy-Cobal, Hydro-Cobex, Cobalin-H, Neo-Cytamen, Hydroxocobalamin

• It is used to treat cyanide poisoning.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.