N ACETYLCYSTEINE
\ˈɛn ˈasɪtˌɪlsɪstˌa͡ɪn], \ˈɛn ˈasɪtˌɪlsɪstˌaɪn], \ˈɛ_n ˈa_s_ɪ_t_ˌɪ_l_s_ɪ_s_t_ˌaɪ_n]\
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The N-acetyl derivative of CYSTEINE. It is used as a mucolytic agent to reduce the viscosity of mucous secretions. It has also been shown to have antiviral effects in patients with HIV due to inhibition of viral stimulation by reactive oxygen intermediates.
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