Mucolytics Flashcards

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Examples

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Carbocisteine
Erdosteine

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MoA

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Facilitates expectoration by reducing sputum viscoity

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Use

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Reduces COPD exacerbations in patients with a chronic productive cough .

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Contraindications

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Active peptic ulcers
- mucolytics disrupt gastric mucosa

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