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