Inspir - Acetylcysteine

Humidification of inspired air may promote the hydration (liquefaction) of tenacious secretions, allowing for more effective sputum production. The use of mucolytic aerosols (e.g., N-acetylcysteine deoxyribonuclease) is of questionable therapeutic value. Mucolytics may have the greatest benefit... 

SYNS l-a-ACETAMIDO-P-MERCAPTOPROPIONIC ACID ACETEIN ACETYLCYSTEINE N-ACETYLCYSTEINE N-ACETYL-N-CYSTEINE N-ACETYL-l-CYSTEINE (9CI) N-ACETYL-3-MERCAPTO-AL.ANINE AIRBRON BRONCHOL-YSIN FLUIMUCETIN FLULMUCIL FLUMICIL INSPIR MERCAPTURIC ACID (R)-MERCAP-TURIC ACID MUCOLYTICUM MUCOLYTICUM LAPPE MUCOMYST MUCOSOLVIN NAC NAC-TB NSC-111180 PARVOLEX RESPAIRE... 

Accretion of a viscid mucus is the hallmark of the more chronic forms of obstructive pulmonary disease. The presence of the mucus exacerbates the pathology both by providing a mechanical block to the inspiration and expiration of air and by preventing topical drugs from reaching the distal bronchi. Although not universally accepted, therapy which will liquify the mucus so that It can be expectorated should have a place in the treatment of COPD. Sulfhydryl drugs such as N-acetylcysteine are available for this use. 

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