Ethacrynic Acid Injection and Mucomyst

• Generic Name: ethacrynic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Edecrin, Edecrin Sodium, Sodium Edecrin

• It is used to get rid of extra fluid.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: acetylcysteine
• Dosage Forms: solution
• 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.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.