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