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