Acetylcysteine should be used with caution in asthmatic patients. It should also be used with caution in patients with a history of peptic ulceration, both because drug-induced nausea and vomiting may increase the risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients predisposed to the condition, and because of a theoretical risk that mucolytics may disrupt the gastric barrier.
Register or sign in to continue
Asia's one-stop resource for medical news, clinical reference and education
Sign Out
