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Drug profile · INN

acetylcysteine

acetylcysteine (ACETYLCYSTEINE) is a glutathione precursor. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 27
News articles 0
Drug details — acetylcysteine
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
27
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

acetylcysteine (ACETYLCYSTEINE) is a glutathione precursor. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN acetylcysteine
Brand ACETYLCYSTEINE
Mechanism Glutathione precursor
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EFFERVESCENT

Mechanism of action

Glutathione precursor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Acetadote EF (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) - Free) Phase 3 · Cumberland Pharmaceuticals · Acetaminophen Overdose
  2. METHYLPREDNISOLONE , ACETYLCYSTEINE Phase 3 · George Institute for · Acute Alcoholic hepatitis
  3. N-Acetylcysteine Phase 3 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cannabis Dependence
  4. N-Acetylcysteine Phase 3 · First People's Hospital · Thrombotic Microangiopathies
  5. N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) Treatment Phase 3 · First People's Hospital · Thrombotic Microangiopathy
  6. Chemotherapy + immunotherapy Phase 2 · Hunan Province Tumor · Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
  7. Glatiramer Acetate, N-Acetylcysteine Phase 2 · Teva Pharma · Relapse Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
  8. N Acetyl Cysteine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Gambling
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Frequently asked questions

What is acetylcysteine?

acetylcysteine (ACETYLCYSTEINE) is a glutathione precursor. Associated with Regeneron Ireland Designated Activity Company (DAC). Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for acetylcysteine?

ACETYLCYSTEINE is a marketed brand name for acetylcysteine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of acetylcysteine?

acetylcysteine has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.