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What are N-Acetylcysteine's other names?

• NAC
• N-Ac
• N-Acetyl Cysteine

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N-Acetylcysteine for COPD

3 studies Slightly Positive N-acetylcysteine is ineffective at prevention of deterioration in lung function and prevention of exacerbations in patients with COPD. Slightly Positive The H(2)O(2) level in EAC of group A was significantly decreased at T15 (1.00+/-0.38 SD microM; p=0.003), T30 (0.91+/-0.44 microM; p=0.007), and T60 (0.83+/-0.41 microM; p=0.000) compared to T0 (1.28+/-0.61 microM). No significant decrease in H(2)O(2) of group B was found at any time point. We conclude that oral NAC 600 mg b.i.d. for 2 months rapidly reduces the oxidant burden in airways of stable COPD patients. Slightly Positive These results suggest that ICS improved lung function in COPD patients with moderate airflow obstruction, beside a minor improvement in the oxidant-antioxidant imbalance leading to a lesser expression of ICAM-1. Treatment with NAC decreased some inflammatory parameters and had indirectly an inhibitory effect on the expression of adhesion molecules.

N-Acetylcysteine for Drug Use and Addiction

1 study Slightly Positive These results indicate that the cystine-glutamate exchanger and the glial glutamate transporter are downregulated after nicotine self-administration, and augmenting exchanger activity with N-acetylcysteine reduced the number of cigarettes smoked in nicotine-dependent individuals.

N-Acetylcysteine for Lead Poisoning

1 study Slightly Positive In conclusion, NAC decreases oxidative stress in workers exposed to lead via stimulating GSH synthesis.

N-Acetylcysteine for Trichotillomania

1 study Slightly Negative This study, the first to our knowledge that examines the efficacy of a glutamatergic agent in the treatment of trichotillomania, found that N-acetylcysteine demonstrated statistically significant reductions in trichotillomania symptoms. No adverse events occurred in the N-acetylcysteine group, and N-acetylcysteine was well tolerated. Pharmacologic modulation of the glutamate system may prove to be useful in the control of a range of compulsive behaviors.

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