Pregledni rad
https://doi.org/10.46419/cvj.57.2.6
N-Acetylcysteine in Dogs and Cats: Pharmacokinetics, Therapeutic Effects and Antioxidant Function
Mohamad Yusril Nur Mahendra
; Department of Health Studies, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Airlangga University, Jalan Dharmawangsa Dalam 28-30, 60286 Surabaya, Indonesia
Herinda Pertiwi
; Department of Health Studies, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Airlangga University, Jalan Dharmawangsa Dalam 28-30, 60286 Surabaya, Indonesia
T. Bhawono Dadi
; Department of Veterinary Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Airlangga University, Jalan Mulyorejo 60115 Surabaya, Indonesia
M. Soneta Sofyan
; Department of Health Studies, Faculty of Vocational Studies, Airlangga University, Jalan Dharmawangsa Dalam 28-30, 60286 Surabaya, Indonesia
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Juriah Kamaludeen
; Department of Animal Science and Fishery, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University Putra Malaysia, Bintulu Sarawak Campus, 97008 Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
* Dopisni autor.
Sažetak
N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a derivative of the amino acid cysteine, is widely recognised for its diverse pharmacological properties, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mucolytic effects. As a precursor to glutathione, NAC plays a critical role in maintaining redox balance and mitigating oxidative stress, thereby preventing cellular damage caused by reactive oxygen species. While NAC has been extensively studied in human medicine, its application in veterinary medicine, particularly in dogs and cats, has gained growing interest in recent years. Beyond its antioxidant action, NAC exhibits clinically relevant anti-inflammatory and mucolytic effects, positioning it as a valuable therapeutic agent for managing hepatic, respiratory, and toxicological conditions in small animals. This review aims to synthesise the current knowledge on the pharmacokinetics, therapeutic applications, and species-specific considerations of NAC in canine and feline medicine, highlighting its potential to fill important gaps in oxidative stress management and supportive therapy in veterinary practice.
Ključne riječi
Antioxidant; Cat; Dog; N-acetylcysteine
Hrčak ID:
342601
URI
Datum izdavanja:
15.3.2026.
Posjeta: 1.740 *