N-acetilcisteină

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), also known as Acetylcysteine, is a medication that is used to treat paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose, and to loosen thick mucus in individuals with chronic bronchopulmonary disorders like pneumonia, bronchitis and cystic fibrosis. It has been used to treat lactobezoar in infants. It can be taken intravenously, by mouth, or inhaled as a mist. Some people use it as a dietary supplement.

Also known as: Nac, Acetylcysteine

Classification

Chemical: Medicine
Psychoactive: Nootropic
Tag: Antioxidant
Tag: Cysteine
Tag: Cysteine derivative
Tag: Glutathione-precursor
Tag: Supplement

Effects

Bronchodilation
Cough Suppression
Nausea
Headache
Increased Blood Pressure
Itchiness
Addiction Suppression
Anxiety Suppression
Focus Enhancement
Motivation Enhancement
Mindfulness
Cognitive Clarity
Appetite Suppression
Dehydration

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

Threshold: 100 mg
Light: 300-600 mg
Common: 600-1200 mg
Strong: 1200-1800 mg
Heavy: 1800 mg

Duration

Onset: 0.3-1 h
Peak: 1-3 h
Offset: 2-4 h

Harm Reduction

Check interactions before mixing substances, pay attention to dose spacing and hydration, and treat all dosage guidance as approximate rather than guaranteed safe.

Sources

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