[Google Scholar] 4.Lehman-McKeeman L.D., Armstrong L.E
Chapter 3, p 4368 (2011)
The anti-inflammatory effects of this antioxidant, as well as the compounds that it is broken down to in the body, are linked to neutralizing the free radicals before they can cause damage to tissue
Reason: Stress increases free-radical activity, and poor sleep reduces the body's ability to repair cells and produce antioxidants
rocuronium, vecuronium, atracurium, cisatracurium) It is not effective against depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxants (succinylcholine) It may be used adjunctively in the treatment of respiratory depression caused by overdosage of curare like neuromuscular blockers Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity to anticholinesterase agents Intestinal and urinary obstructions of mechanical type Side Effects: The myasthenic patient in crisis who is being tested with edrophonium should be observed for bradycardia or cardiac standstill and cholinergic reactions if an overdose is given
1 NAC has a direct antioxidant effect by stimulating the synthesis of glutathione, modulates the effect on the proinflammatory cytokine response, and acts as a sulfur donor to increase metabolism of APAP to a nontoxic metabolite
