Gnaifenesin
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Gnaifenesin Brand names, Gnaifenesin Analogs
Gnaifenesin Brand Names Mixture
No information avaliable
Gnaifenesin Chemical_Formula
C10H14O4
Gnaifenesin RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/guaifen.htm
Gnaifenesin fda sheet
Gnaifenesin msds (material safety sheet)
Gnaifenesin Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Gnaifenesin Molecular Weight
198.216 g/mol
Gnaifenesin Melting Point
78.5 oC
Gnaifenesin H2O Solubility
50 mg/mL
Gnaifenesin State
Solid
Gnaifenesin LogP
0.95
Gnaifenesin Dosage Forms
Liquid; Powder for solution; Syrup; Tablet
Gnaifenesin Indication
Used to assist the expectoration of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.
Gnaifenesin Pharmacology
Guaifenesin is an expectorant which increases the output of phlegm (sputum) and bronchial secretions by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension. The increased flow of less viscous secretions promotes ciliary action and changes a dry, unproductive cough to one that is more productive and less frequent. By reducing the viscosity and adhesiveness of secretions, guaifenesin increases the efficacy of the mucociliary mechanism in removing accumulated secretions from the upper and lower airway.
Gnaifenesin Absorption
Rapidly absorbed from the GI tract
Gnaifenesin Toxicity
LD50 1510 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Gnaifenesin Patient Information
No information avaliable
Gnaifenesin Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
