ACETYLCYSTEINE NEBULISED

Clinical Indication

Last line mucolytic treatment to loosen tenacious secretions. Under supervision of a senior respiratory physiotherapist only.

Date of classification

March 2024

Red

Medicines which should be prescribed only in a specialist setting usually within a secondary or tertiary care service. NB: Some highly specialised RED medicines e.g. injectable treatments for cancer are not included on the LLR APC website list.