Acetylcysteine Inhalation, oral/nebulization and Adenoscan

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

  Mucomyst-10, Cetylev

Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic (medicine that destroys or dissolves mucus). It is usually given by inhalation but may be given in other ways in a hospital.

Acetylcysteine is used for certain lung conditions when increased amounts of mucus make breathing difficult. Acetylcysteine liquefies (thins) or dissolves mucus so that it may be coughed up. Sometimes the mucus may have to be removed by suction.

Acetylcysteine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: adenosine
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Adenocard, Adenoscan, Adeno-jec, My-O-Den, Myoden

Adenoscan is a naturally occurring substance that relaxes and dilates blood vessels. This medicine also affects the electrical activity of the heart.

Adenoscan is used to help restore normal heartbeats in people with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Adenoscan is also used during a stress test of the heart.

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