Taurine+acetylcysteine
About Taurine+acetylcysteine
Taurine+acetylcysteine used in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease). Diabetic nephropathy is kidney damage resulting from diabetes. It is a major cause of kidney failure.
Taurine+acetylcysteine contains Taurine and Acetylcysteine. Taurine helps control disease progression in diabetic kidney disease. Acetylcysteine reduces the production of free radicals that cause tissue damage. Together, Taurine+acetylcysteine helps treat diabetic kidney disease.
The common side effects of Taurine+acetylcysteine are nausea, vomiting, and rash. These side effects are mild and temporary. However, consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
Do not take Taurine+acetylcysteine if you are allergic to Taurine, Acetylcysteine, or any other contents present in it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent any potential interactions.
Uses of Taurine+acetylcysteine
• Diabetic nephropathy: Taurine+acetylcysteine contains antioxidants like Taurine and Acetylcysteine, which reduce oxidative stress and protect kidney cells from damage caused by high blood sugar levels.
• Kidney Health Support: Taurine+acetylcysteine is utilized to promote kidney function and overall renal health, especially in individuals susceptible to kidney-related conditions.
• Antioxidant Properties: Taurine+acetylcysteine offers antioxidant benefits, reducing oxidative stress in the kidneys to minimize damage and enhance kidney well-being.
• Overall Wellness Supplement: Taurine+acetylcysteine also serves as a dietary supplement, supporting overall wellness and the maintenance of healthy organ function.
Medicinal Benefits
- Taurine+acetylcysteine is a combination of Taurine and Acetylcysteine, two powerful antioxidants that work together to protect and support kidney health, particularly in patients with diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage due to diabetes).
- It slows the progression of diabetic nephropathy and helps protect kidney tissues from further damage caused by high blood sugar levels and oxidative stress.
- Its powerful antioxidant action neutralises harmful free radicals, reducing oxidative stress in the kidneys and other tissues.
- Acetylcysteine possesses anti-inflammatory properties, which help in minimising kidney inflammation and improving overall function.
- Taurine helps regulate blood glucose levels, contributing to better management of diabetes-related complications.
Directions for Use
- Take Taurine+acetylcysteine with or without food or as advised by a doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Storage
Side Effects of Taurine+acetylcysteine
- Nausea (feeling sick)
- Vomiting (being sick)
- Rash
Drug Warnings
- Do not take Taurine+acetylcysteine if you are allergic to any of its components.
- Inform your doctor if you have decreased lung function (asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), stomach ulcers, or liver problems.
- Taurine+acetylcysteine increases the risk of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell syndrome, characterised by severe skin rashes. Stop taking this medication and consult your doctor immediately if you notice skin rashes, ulcers in the mouth, throat, nose, or genitals, or conjunctivitis (pink eye), followed by flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, and body ache.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Taurine+acetylcysteine may interact with medications used to treat cough, a medicine used to treat poisonings (activated charcoal), aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, streptomycin, tobramycin, amikacin), other antibiotics (penicillin, tetracycline), and a medication used to treat angina (glyceryl trinitrate).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Taurine+acetylcysteine should be used with caution in patients with asthma, stomach ulcers, liver disease, and kidney disease.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionConsumption of alcohol may worsen your health condition. Therefore, avoid alcohol consumption.
Pregnancy
cautionTaurine+acetylcysteine is a category B medicine. It should be used with caution in pregnant women. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Breast Feeding
cautionThe safe use of Taurine+acetylcysteine in breastfeeding mothers has not yet been established. So, it should be used in breastfeeding women only when prescribed by a doctor.
Driving
safe if prescribedTaurine+acetylcysteine may not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
cautionTaurine+acetylcysteine to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionTaurine+acetylcysteine to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
unsafeTaurine+acetylcysteine is not recommended for use in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat at regular intervals. Do not take a long gap between a meal and a snack.
- Monitor your blood sugar level and blood pressure regularly, especially when there are a lot of fluctuations.
- Lose weight gradually to achieve a healthy body mass index (18.5 to 24.9).
- Replace refined carbohydrates with whole-grain foods and increase intake of fruits and veggies and other fibre-enriched foods.
- Reduce intake of saturated fat (or hidden fats) in food like chips, crisps, pastries, biscuits, and samosas. Choose omega-3 fatty acid-containing oils for daily cooking. You may use palm oil, mustard oil, groundnut oil, rice bran oil, and safflower oil for frying.
- Do not take stress as it may elevate your blood sugar level. You may adopt stress management techniques like mindfulness, yoga, or meditation to control stress-related blood sugar changes.
- Opt for low-fat dairy products (low-fat yoghurt, fat-free milk, and cheese, etc.).
Special Advise
Taurine+acetylcysteine may alter blood results when the test for salicylic acid (aspirin) is performed. It may also alter results when tested for the presence of ketones in the urine. Inform your doctor that you are taking Taurine+acetylcysteine if you are undergoing these tests.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diabetic nephropathy: Diabetic nephropathy is a condition characterised by progressive kidney damage due to diabetes. A high level of blood sugar causes the kidneys to filter too much blood. This continuous overwork can cause the kidneys to lose their ability to filter, leading to nephropathy. Symptoms are seen in later stages and include swelling of the face, hands, and feet, difficulty sleeping, nausea, loss of appetite, itching or dry skin, drowsiness, and weakness. It can be prevented by controlling blood glucose levels or keeping them in the normal range.
FAQs
Taurine+acetylcysteine is used to treat diabetic nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease).
Taurine+acetylcysteine is a combination of two medicines: Taurine and Acetylcysteine. They both act as antioxidants that can reduce cell death and delay the progression of kidney damage in patients with diabetic nephropathy.
It is not recommended to take Taurine+acetylcysteine with antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, amikacin, streptomycin, and gentamicin simultaneously, as it may reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics. Please consult a doctor before using Taurine+acetylcysteine with antibiotics or any other medicines.
Taurine+acetylcysteine should be used with caution in patients with asthma, as this medicine may cause wheezing and trouble breathing. So, inform your doctor that you have asthma before taking Taurine+acetylcysteine.
Diabetic kidney disease can be prevented by controlling blood glucose levels. So, follow your doctor's advice regarding diet and medicines to achieve optimal glucose levels.
Taurine+acetylcysteine may cause severe skin reactions rarely, though not everybody taking this medicine may experience skin reactions. However, if you notice a skin rash, including lesions on the nose, throat, mouth, genitals, or eyes, stop taking Taurine+acetylcysteine and consult a doctor immediately.
