Acetylcysteine and Acebrophylline Tablets – MUCIGATE-AB comprises two drugs, acetylcysteine and acebrophylline, used to treat and prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Acebrophylline acts as a mucolytic and bronchodilator by relaxing the muscles in the airways and thinking the mucus, while N-acetylcysteine works as a mucolytic medication that also thins and loosens the mucus, aiding in easier removal through coughing. Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine tablets are both medications that help clear mucus from the lungs and airways, making it easier to breathe and cough out phlegm.
Uses of Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine tablets
Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine tablets are used to treat treat and prevent chronic obstructive pulmonary disease such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Acebrophylline acts as a mucolytic and bronchodilator, relaxing the muscles of the airways and thinning and loosening mucus to facilitate easier breathing.
Acetylcysteine, also a mucolytic medication, thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out and thereby providing relief from respiratory symptoms.
Together this medicine works by cleaning the mucus from the lungs and makes you breathe easier.
Precaution to use of Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine tablets
Here are some precautionary points about the Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine tablets:
Before taking the medicine, consult with the doctor, especially if you have a history of kidney, liver, and heart disease, or if you have a smoking history.
It is also important to follow the prescribed dosage and not discontinue the medicine without consulting with your doctor even if your symptoms are improved.
The patient should tell their doctor if they are pregnant or planning to be, or breastfeed as the use of the tablets during pregnancy and lactation should be monitored carefully.
If you are using other medication or undergoing specific treatment, then should consult with your doctor to ensure there are no potential interactions with Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine tablets.
Direction to use of Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine tablets
Before taking the medicine, the patient should look at the following directions that are given below:
The dosage and duration of these tablets should be as prescribed by a healthcare professional, and it may vary based on the severity of the medical condition and individual response to the treatment.
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. It is important to consult a doctor before using these tablets, especially if there is a history of kidney, liver, or heart disease, or if there is a smoking history.
Notify the doctor if pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as the use of these tablets during pregnancy and lactation should be carefully monitored.
Store the tablets as per the instructions provided and ensure proper disposal of any unused medication remains.
Possible Side Effects of Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine tablets
The possible side effects of Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine tablets may include: