Guaiamar
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Guaiamar Brand names, Guaiamar Analogs
Guaiamar Brand Names Mixture
No information avaliable
Guaiamar Chemical_Formula
C10H14O4
Guaiamar RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/guaifen.htm
Guaiamar fda sheet
Guaiamar msds (material safety sheet)
Guaiamar Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Guaiamar Molecular Weight
198.216 g/mol
Guaiamar Melting Point
78.5 oC
Guaiamar H2O Solubility
50 mg/mL
Guaiamar State
Solid
Guaiamar LogP
0.95
Guaiamar Dosage Forms
Liquid; Powder for solution; Syrup; Tablet
Guaiamar Indication
Used to assist the expectoration of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.
Guaiamar 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.
Guaiamar Absorption
Rapidly absorbed from the GI tract
Guaiamar Toxicity
LD50 1510 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Guaiamar Patient Information
No information avaliable
Guaiamar Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
