What is N-acetylcysteine used for?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18418619
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Abstract

N-acetylcysteine is primarily used as an antidote for acetaminophen (paracetamol) poisoning, but it is also applied in other conditions like preventing drug-induced injuries, aiding respiratory mucolysis, and potentially benefiting in COVID-19 treatment.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection Poisoning and overdose treatments Sulfur Compounds in Biology

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
29 January 2026