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