Acetylcysteine belongs to a class of medications called mucolytic agents. It works by breaking down the disulfide bonds to give thinner mucus that can be coughed out more easily. Therefore, it is most commonly used for treating wet cough. In addition, Acetylcysteine is the antidote for Paracetamol/Acetaminophen overdose.
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