Muco Sanigen: a mucolytic agent for the treatment of respiratory diseases
Muco Sanigen is a mucolytic drug produced in Germany by Thiemann Arzneimittel GmbH. Its active ingredient, acetylcysteine, allows you to thin and improve sputum discharge in respiratory diseases.
Muco Sanigen is available in the form of granules containing 100 mg or 200 mg acetylcysteine. The drug is used to treat difficult sputum separation in bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis of the lungs, as well as complications after operations on the respiratory organs. In addition, Muco Sanigen can be used as an antidote for paracetamol poisoning.
The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to acetylcysteine, gastric and duodenal ulcers in the acute stage, a tendency to pulmonary hemorrhages and bronchial asthma without thickening of sputum. Muco Sanigen is also not recommended for diseases of the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands and during pregnancy.
Side effects such as heartburn, nausea, vomiting, tinnitus and hives may occur when using Muco Sanigen. The drug may also interact with other drugs, for example, increasing the effect of bronchodilators and reducing the absorption of penicillins, cephalosporins and tetracyclines.
It is important to remember that Muco Sanigen must be combined with bronchodilators in patients with broncho-obstructive syndrome. In addition, when using the drug, contact with metals, rubber, oxygen and easily oxidized substances should not be allowed.
Conclusions:
Muco Sanigen is a mucolytic drug containing acetylcysteine, which helps improve sputum discharge in respiratory diseases. It is available in granule form and is used to treat bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis of the lungs and complications after respiratory surgery. When using Muco Sanigen, you should take into account its contraindications and possible side effects, as well as interactions with other drugs.