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