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Mucona 200mg Injection

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Storage
Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Mucona 200mg Injection is an antidote medication. It is used in the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol medicine). It protects your liver and helps to reduce the extent of the injury.

Mucona 200mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. It must be injected within 8 hours of paracetamol overdose. It can be given up to 24 hours, but medicine effective slow down when given after 24 hours of dosage overdose. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Always follow your doctor's advice while taking this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and hives. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from asthma, as close monitoring is required while taking this medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Mucona Injection

Benefits of Mucona Injection

In Treatment of Respiratory disease with excessive mucus

Mucona 200mg Injection helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Mucona Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mucona

  • Hives
  • Fever
  • Nausea1a
  • Vomiting
  • Rash
  • Gastrointestinal discomfort

How to use Mucona Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Mucona Injection works

Mucona 200mg Injection is an antidote for paracetamol poisoning. It works by increasing the level of glutathione, an antioxidant that neutralises the toxic products of paracetamol.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Mucona 200mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucona 200mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucona 200mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Mucona 200mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucona 200mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucona 200mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mucona 200mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mucona 200mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Mucona Injection?

If you miss a dose of Mucona 200mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Mucona 200mg Injection is used for the treatment of paracetamol overdose (when you may have taken too much paracetamol).
  • It protects the liver from damage by the high levels of paracetamol.
  • It is very effective when given during the first 8 hours following paracetamol overdose. The effectiveness is reduced with time but it can still help when given within 24 hours. 
  • for testing3
  • for testing2

Fact Box

Chemical Class
N-Acylated Alpha Amino Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Acetylcysteine -Mucolytic

Patient concerns

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I had a csection on the and my wound is fine ,no pain its healed but i am discharging a white mucus from my vagina, is it normal
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
White mucus discharge can be normal if it's not excessive or not associated with any itching or foul smell. In case of doubt please consult a gynae nearby
Dust allergy and probleam on respiratory system when mucus lump in throat
Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan
ENT
Mostprobably u are suffering from allergic rhinitis. Do a ct scan of PNS. Consult a ENT specialist for proper clinical examination
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FAQs

Q. Is Mucona 200mg Injection good for liver?

Yes, Mucona 200mg Injection is good for the liver. It improves liver function and activity in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also prevents liver from toxic agents which can damage the liver. Additionally, it also prevents liver from damage in cases of drug overdose like paracetamol, etc.

Q. Does Mucona 200mg Injection affect blood pressure?

Yes, Mucona 200mg Injection by acting through various mechanism prevents the rise of blood pressure and maintains the normal functioning of the body. There are reports which show that Mucona 200mg Injection can prevent damage to the inner lining of the blood vessels of the body, which will maintain the elasticity and vitality of the blood vessels. It also increases the antioxidants levels in the body hence preventing the body from oxidative damage.

Q. Does Mucona 200mg Injection help anxiety?

There is no concrete evidence that Mucona 200mg Injection can be used alone in the treatment of anxiety disorder. However, in some reports, it is shown that Mucona 200mg Injection provides benefit by acting as an antioxidant. This property prove to be beneficial in psychiatric and neurological conditions when added to the normal treatment of the particular disorder. Do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. Contact the doctor for any query if you feel anxious.

Q. Is Mucona 200mg Injection good for kidneys?

Yes, Mucona 200mg Injection is beneficial when used in patients with impaired kidney functions. It is also used to prevent or minimize the damage caused by the use of contrast during investigations like CT scan or other body scans.

Q. Does Mucona 200mg Injection need to be refrigerated?

Unopened vials of Mucona 200mg Injection should be stored at room temperature. Once the medicine is opened and diluted it should be used within 3 hours as per the directions of the physician. It should not be stored above 25ºC. Once opened, the vials should be stored in refrigeration and if unused then should be discarded after 96 hours.

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References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 13-15.
  2. Acetylcysteine (N-Acetylcysteine). In: Hitchings A, Lonsdale D, Burrage D, et al., editors. The Top 100 Drugs: Clinical Pharmacology and Practical Pescribng. Churchil Livingstone Elsevier; 2015.
  3. Acetylcysteine. Romford, Essex: Martindale Pharma; 2004 [revised 23 Feb. 2017]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Acetylcysteine. Nashville, Tennessee: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2004 [revised Jun. 2013]. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
Country of origin: India

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