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N-acetylcysteine NAC
At a glance
| Generic name | N-acetylcysteine NAC |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Acetylcysteine, Chemical Name: Cysteine, N-acetyl-, L, Commercial Name(s): Acetein; Acetadote, Acetylcysteine; Airbron; Broncholysin; Fluimucetin; Fluimucil; Inspir; Mucofilin; Mucomyst; Mucosolvin; NAC; Paravolex; Respaire, Synonym:L-alpha-acetamido-beta-mercaptopropionic acid; Mercapturic acid; N-Acetyl-3-mercaptoalanine; N-Acetylcysteine, PharmaNAC |
| Sponsor | Lindner Center of HOPE |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Effects of NAC on Symptoms of CHR Patients (NA)
- Individualized Multiplex Pathophysiological Treatment of Severe Acute Infections: N-Acetylcysteine (PHASE4)
- Glutathione in Mild Cognitive Impairment (EARLY_PHASE1)
- A Study to Explore if Long-term Use of Mucinex Can Help With Symptoms in Patients With Stable Chronic Bronchitis. (PHASE4)
- Prospective Treatment Efficacy in IPF Using Genotype for Nac Selection (PRECISIONS) Trial (PHASE3)
- N-Acetylcysteine for Smoking Cessation in Tobacco and Cannabis Co-Use (PHASE4)
- A Clinical Trial Via Telepsychiatry of Treatments for the Management of Emotional Dysregulation in Youth (PHASE4)
- Comparative Clinical Study to Evaluate the Possible Efficacy and Safety of Oral N-Acetyl Cysteine Versus Rectal Diclofenac in the Prevention of Post Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis (PHASE1, PHASE2)
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| Source | Used for |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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