Pharmacologic Substance
guaifenesin
guai·fen·e·sin
Brand Names:
Allfen C; Allfen CDX; Allfen CX; Allfen Jr; Ambifed CD; Ambifed-G CD; Bidex; Biotussin; Broncomar Expectorant; Bronkaid; Brontex; Cheracol with Codeine; Cheratussin; Cheratussin DAC; Codar GF; Cough Out; De-Chlor G; Diabetic Tussin EX; Difil G; Dilaudid Cough; Guiatuss AC; Hycofenix; Hydro GP; Kids-Eeze Chest Relief; Liquibid; Lortuss EX; Mar-cof CG; Maxiphen CDX; M-Clear WC; Mucinex; Mytussin AC; Nariz HC; Nazarin HC; Ninjacof XG; Obredon; Primatene; Refenesen; Robafen; Robafen AC; Rompe Pecho; Scot-Tussin; Siltussin; Simuc-HD; Su-Tuss HD; Vanatab DM; XPECT; Zodryl DEC
Effect:
Decreased Respiratory Secretion Viscosity; Increased Respiratory Secretions
May Treat:
Bronchitis;
Common Cold;
Cough;
Laryngitis;
Pharyngitis;
Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial;
Sinusitis;
Whooping Cough
More Information:
Definitions related to guaifenesin:
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A glyceryl guaiacolate with expectorant effects. Guaifenesin increases respiratory tract mucus secretions, acts as an irritant to gastric vagal receptors and recruits efferent parasympathetic reflexes that cause glandular exocytosis. This agent reduces the viscosity of mucus secretion by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension as well as increasing hydration of mucus. Guaifenesin promotes the efficiency of the mucociliary mechanism important in removing accumulated secretions from the upper and lower airway.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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An expectorant that also has some muscle relaxing action. It is used in many cough preparations.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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