Mucolytic

A mucolytic is a type of mucoactive agent, to control excess secretion of mucus.[1][2] There are two types; peptide and classic.[1]

Side effects vary between different mucolytics medicines, and may rarely include gastrointestinal bleeding.[1] They make mucus less thick and sticky by acting on the mucus layer lining the airways.[1][2] This makes the mucus easier to cough up.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Gupta, Rishab; Wadhwa, Roopma (2024). "Mucolytic Medications". StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing. PMID 32644589. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2024-03-10.
  2. 1 2 3 "Mucolytics: Uses and Side-Effects". patient.info. 10 August 2023. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
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