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