About The Medical Condition Acetylcysteine

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Acetylcysteine

Acetylcysteine Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Acetylcysteine Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Acetylcysteine?

The N-acetyl derivative of CYSTEINE. It is used as a mucolytic agent to reduce the viscosity of mucous secretions. It has also been shown to have antiviral effects in patients with HIV due to inhibition of viral stimulation by reactive oxygen intermediates.

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