Mucokinetic
Agents |
Typically used to promote
the clearance of respiratory secretions |
Category
Type (if applicable) |
Generic Name
Brand Name (if avail.) |
Manufacturer |
Notes |
Mucokinetic Agents
Type: Proteolytic agents |
Trypsin
Brand Name: Granulex |
Bertek |
Lyse proteins in purulent sputum |
Mucokinetic Agents
Type: Diluting/Hydrating |
Saline solution |
|
Modify character of secretion |
Mucokinetic Agents
Type: Diluting/Hydrating |
Propylene glycol |
|
Modify character of secretion |
Mucokinetic Agents
Type: Diluting/Hydrating |
Oral expectorant |
|
Modify character of secretion |
Mucokinetic Agents
Type: Wetting |
Sodium Bicarbonate |
|
Detergent to lower surface tension of
respiratory tract |
Mucokinetic Agents
Type: Mucolytic agents |
Acetylcysteine
Brand Name: Acetylcysteine Solution |
Roxane |
Disrupt mucoproteins that cause high
viscosity |
Mucokinetic Agents
Type: Mucolytic agents |
Acetylcysteine
Brand Name: Mucosil |
Dey |
Disrupt mucoproteins that cause high
viscosity |
Mucokinetic Agents |
Guaifenesin |
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