Mucolytics Flashcards
1
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Examples
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Carbocisteine
Erdosteine
1
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MoA
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Facilitates expectoration by reducing sputum viscoity
2
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Use
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Reduces COPD exacerbations in patients with a chronic productive cough .
3
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Contraindications
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Active peptic ulcers
- mucolytics disrupt gastric mucosa