Lysox (acetylcysteine) Treatment Report
Generic Name: Acetylcysteine
What is Lysox?
Acetylcysteine is the N-acetyl derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine. Inhaled acetylcysteine is prescribed for mucus-dissolving therapy as an aid in respiratory conditions with excessive and/or thick mucus production.
Reasons taken & Efficacy
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
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| poor lung capacity | 1 | 0 |
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Dosages
| 600 mg daily | ||
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1
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Currently Taking Lysox
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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0
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0
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0
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Report created on November 21, 2009.