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2. Mucoactive agent - Wikipedia

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   Mucoactive drugs include expectorants, mucolytics, mucoregulators, and mucokinetics. These medications are used in the treatment of respiratory diseases that are complicated by the oversecretion or inspissation of mucus. These drugs can be further categorized by their mechanism of action. [1] [2]

3. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

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   Decongestants and expectorants are both effective at treating different cold and allergy symptoms. Decongestants are a type of medicine that can provide short-term relief for a blocked or stuffy ...

4. What decongestants work? Here are some alternatives to ... - AOL

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   After an FDA advisory committee said the decongestant phenylephrine, an ingredient found in many oral cold and flu medications, is ineffective, experts weigh in on alternatives.

5. Demulcent - Wikipedia

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   A demulcent cough drop. A demulcent (derived from the Latin: demulcere "caress") is a mucilaginous or oleaginous preparation [1] that forms a soothing protective film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. [2]

6. List of veterinary drugs - Wikipedia

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   amitriptyline – tricyclic antidepressant used to treat separation anxiety, excessive grooming dogs and cats; amlodipine – calcium channel blocker used to decrease blood pressure; amoxicillin – antibacterial; apomorphine – emetic (used to induce vomiting) artificial tears – lubricant eye drops used as a tear supplement

7. Ambroxol - Wikipedia

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   The substance acts on mucous membranes, restoring the physiological clearance mechanisms of the respiratory tract (which play an important role in the body's natural defence mechanisms) through several mechanisms, including breaking up phlegm, stimulating mucus production, and stimulating synthesis and release of surfactant by type II pneumocytes.

8. Guaifenesin - Wikipedia

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   Guaifenesin might act as an expectorant by increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of secretions in the trachea and bronchi via stimulation of the gastric mucosa. . This stimulation leads to an increased parasympathetic activity in the respiratory tract via the so-called gastro-pulmonary reflex, although some in vitro studies suggested that it might also act directly on the ...

9. CVS plans to pull some products containing popular ... - AOL

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   The popular drug phenylephrine is not effective at relieving congestion and works no better than a placebo pill, according to FDA experts. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images)