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Mucomyst is a drug that is designed to improve liver function especially in the case of a Tylenol overdose. The drug helps to prevent any type of liver damage that could occur with the use of the medication (Tylenol) for pain.
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What equipment should nurse have available when patient is receiving mucomyst inhalation?
Ventilator
What is micosyst for?
It is called mucomyst. It is for tylenol overdose. But it smells like rotten boiled eggs or a person passing gas. It stinks really bad.
Can a one year old baby overdose on baby Tylenol?
Not common. Babies have an enzyme which helps them metabolize it better than adults. They would have to drink a whole bottle and even then respond well to mucomyst treatment. The exception is if they have a congenital liver or kidney problem.
Is it true extra strength Tylenol can not kill you?
If you take more than the recommended dose (no more than 4000 mg Tylenol in 24 hr period), you can go into liver failure and require a transplant, and die waiting for one. Overdoses that are treated immediately are given activated charcoal so the patient vomits. Children are given mucomyst.
How do you get rid of a chest full of mucus?
what you should really do is just cough it all up. it may hurt but once you get all that mucus out of your chest it wonthurt anymore. its worthwhile. People with lupus are more prone to infection and have a harder time getting over infection than the general population. You can get over the counter expectorants at the drug store. Mucinex is an example. These medications help break up the mucous so that you can cough it out. You can also fill a bowl with boiling water and add a little Vicks VapoRub. Put a towel over your head in breath in the steam. This will loosen the mucous even more. If you are running a fever or if the mucous is green or yellow, you should seek medical attention.
Naproxen vs Ibuprofen?
Aspirin, sold as Bayer or Bufferin was the first over-the-counter pain reliever to see mass production. Aspirin is absorbed into the bloodstream and essentially looks for prostaglandins, substances that are concentrated where we feel pain. In short, aspirin reacts with our blood chemistry to inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which in turns limits the volume of prostaglandins. As you undoubtedly know, aspirin is used to treat headaches of all sizes, to quell minor body aches and pains, and to reduce inflammation when we're sore. But it's rough on the upper digestive tract (can cause upset stomach, heartburn, and even dyspepsia), it's bad for hemophiliacs (because it's an anticoagulant), and it's not always safe for kids (because it's linked to Reye's syndrome). Even so, aspirin is still the most common over-the-counter pain reliever, available in both brand names and generic versions. And now it's also playing a role in the treatment of heart disease as an anticoagulant.Ibuprofen, sold as Motrin or Advil, is chemically similar to regular aspirin and functions in an analogous way, minimizing the production of prostaglandins, though it accomplishes this with slightly different chemical reactions. So how is ibuprofen different from aspirin? In lower doses, ibuprofen seems to irritate the esophagus and stomach lining less than its close cousins, aspirin and naproxen. If you have ulcers or acid reflux disease, ibuprofen may be the best product for pain clearly resulting from inflammation (arthritis, sprains, sunburns, etc.).Naproxen, sold as Aleve, is especially effective as an anti-inflammatory agent. For arthritis, sprains, sunburns, and other inflammation-based pain, naproxen seems to edge its competition. Many women suffering from menstrual cramps also report that naproxen is more effective than standard aspirin. Also, similar doses of this over-the-counter pain reliever tend to last longer, often for 8-12 hours instead of 4-8 hours.Acetaminophen (sometimes called paracetamol), sold as Tylenol, lowers fevers and soothes headaches effectively, but it is NOT an anti-inflammatory substance. As a result, it won't do much for arthritis or sprains. Of course, acetaminophen has some key trade-off benefits, including a milder effect on the upper digestive tract than other over-the-counter pain relievers. It is less irritating to the lining of the stomach, making it the best headache treatment for people with acid reflux disease, ulcers, and the like. Acetaminophen is also safer for hemophiliacs and children than aspirin and its friends. There are various permutations of acetaminophen on the market, so be sure to see what else it's partnered with and whether drowsiness may result from the combo.Be aware that because its usual dosage for pain relief and its overdose amount are not incredibly different, some doctors consider acetaminophen to be more dangerous than aspirin, arguing that it is easier to overdose unintentionally which can cause kidney and liver failure leading to death. It is among the most overdosed drugs in the world. You should not take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen a day. Taking more, especially 7000 mg or more, can lead to a severe overdose if not treated. Accidental overdose can be the result of taking multiple products containing acetaminophen. Symptoms may not occur until 12 or more hours after the acetaminophen was swallowed. There is no home treatment. Seek professional medical help immediately. Many people experience no early symptoms after an overdose. In the next 24 to 72 hours, the early symptoms start to go away, but liver damage starts to occur. The first symptom of liver damage is usually upper-right abdominal pain or tenderness (near the liver), and a healthcare provider may notice that the liver is enlarged. After this, liver failure may occur, causing symptoms such as: yellow eyes and skin (jaundice), dark urine, confusion, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), bleeding, nausea and vomiting. Some people also experience kidney failure or heart problems. Death may occur, usually as the result of swelling in the brain, infections, or multiple organ failure. Do not overdose acetaminophen! If the overdose was recent, activated charcoal may be given to prevent the body from absorbing the drug. A medication called N-acetylcysteine (Acetadote®, Mucomyst®) is extremely important for the treatment of an overdose and can help prevent liver damage. Seek medical attention!
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