The N-acetyl derivative of cysteine; it is a mucolytic agent(noun)
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Use "acetylcysteine" in a sentence
"Protecting the Kidney : A 25-cent pill called acetylcysteine is often given to patients undergoing diagnostic X-rays of their coronary arteries to prevent contrast dye used in the procedures from damaging kidneys."
"N-acetylcysteine, which is available in pill form at mainstream stores like GNC and Vitamin Shoppe, had improvement of symptoms after 12 weeks, compared with 16% of those taking a placebo."
"N-acetylcysteine replenishes glutathione in HIV infection."