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