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Mukof is a mucolytic medicine used as an adjunct therapy to help loosen and clear thick, sticky mucus from the airways. It is indicated in respiratory conditions associated with excessive mucus production, including:
- Chronic respiratory diseases
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema with bronchitis
- Chronic asthmatic bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Acute respiratory diseases
- Asthma with mucus plugging
- Acute bronchitis
- Bronchopneumonia
- Tracheobronchitis
- Bronchiolitis
- Pulmonary complications of cystic fibrosis
- Respiratory complications following surgery
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent that breaks down the disulfide bonds in mucus proteins, making thick mucus thinner and easier to cough up. This helps clear the airways and improves breathing.
In addition to its mucus-thinning effect, acetylcysteine acts as a powerful antioxidant by replenishing glutathione, one of the body’s natural antioxidants. It also neutralizes harmful free radicals, helping reduce oxidative stress and inflammation within the respiratory tract.