How Do Mucolytics Work
The Mucus (Sputum) in Your Lungs Is Held Together by Certain Bonds. Mucolytics Work by Breaking These Bonds. When These Bonds Are Broken, the Mucus Becomes...
The mucus (sputum) in your lungs is held together by certain bonds. Mucolytics work by breaking these bonds. When these bonds are broken, the mucus becomes less sticky and less thick, and is easier to cough up.
What are examples of mucolytics?
- Mucinex (guaifenesin)
- Carbocisteine.
- Pulmozyme (dornase alfa)
- Erdosteine.
- Mecysteine.
- Bromhexine.
- Hyperosmolar saline.
- Mannitol powder.
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What are the indications for mucolytics?
Indications: an antidote for the treatment of acetaminophen overdose. Best if given i.v. within 8-10 hours of acetaminophen overdose. to reduce congestion related to sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, and other respiratory diseases.
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