The drug ATSTS is a drug recommended for infectious diseases, which are characterized by the formation of difficult to separate, viscous sputum. This medicine is included in the list of the most important drugs and is often prescribed by physicians as part of complex therapy of bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, etc.
Composition and properties of the drug ATSTS
The active component of the drug ACTS - acetylcysteine, an amino acid derivative cysteine. Auxiliary components are different depending on the form of release of the drug.
Acetylcysteine, acting on the body, has the following effect:
- expectorant;
- mucolytic (secretolitic);
- detoxifying.
Promoting liquefaction, reducing the viscosity of the tracheobronchial secretion and increasing its volume, this substance facilitates its removal from the respiratory tract. It also helps to remove inflammatory processes, and in the presence of purulent discharge helps to remove it from the body.
The listed effects are due to the fact that free sulfhydryl groups of acetylcysteine disrupt the disulfide bonds of sputum mucopolysaccharides responsible for its density. The detoxification properties are explained by the activation of the synthesis of glutathione, a substance that protects cells from toxins. Anti-inflammatory properties are achieved by suppressing the formation of free radicals.
How can I replace ATSTS?
This preparation, produced in the form of effervescent tablets and powder with different content of acetylcysteine (ACTS Inject, ACTS 100, ACTS 200, ACTS 600 Long), has many analogues. In case the recommended ATS is not available for sale, it can be replaced with the following drugs:
- Fluimucil (in the form of granules and effervescent tablets for the preparation of solution, solution for injection and inhalation);
- Acetast (in the form of tablets and effervescent tablets);
- Mukonex (in the form of granules for the preparation of syrup);
- Acetylcysteine Sediko (in the form of granules for the preparation of solution for oral administration);
- Acetin (in the form of tablets of effervescent, solution for inhalation, granules for the preparation of solution for injection and internal administration, granules for the preparation of syrup), etc.
These drugs have their therapeutic effect due to the main active ingredient, acetylcysteine, contained in their composition. Some differences exist in the lists of auxiliary components, as well as the dosage of the active substance.
Also, in agreement with the doctor, the drug ATSTS can be replaced with a drug that has a similar pharmacological effect, but made on the basis of other active components. For example, it can be the following drugs:
- Lazolvan, Ambrobene , Ambrol (active substance - ambroxol);
- Broncatar, Mucosol, Libexin Muco (active substance - carbocysteine);
- Bromhexine-Acry, Bromhexin-Ferein, Solvin (active ingredient-bromhexine), etc.
To facilitate the cough, the removal of bronchial secretions, as an alternative to the drug ATSTS, the following
- Gedelix (based on ivy leaves);
- Mukaltin (based on the extract of the althea medicinal);
- syrup of licorice root, etc.
Which is better - ACTS, Fluimutsil or Mukaltin?
An unequivocal answer to the question of which of the interchangeable drugs is better, no. The decision on the appropriateness of taking this or that remedy should be made by the doctor, based on the severity of the symptoms, the features of the course of the disease, the presence of concomitant pathologies and other factors.