Guaifenesin

ATC Code R05CA03

Guaifenesin

Definition

A glyceryl guaiacolate with expectorant effects. Guaifenesin increases respiratory tract mucus secretions, acts as an irritant to gastric vagal receptors and recruits efferent parasympathetic reflexes that cause glandular exocytosis. This agent reduces the viscosity of mucus secretion by reducing adhesiveness and surface tension as well as increasing hydration of mucus. Guaifenesin promotes the efficiency of the mucociliary mechanism important in removing accumulated secretions from the upper and lower airway.

Also known as 3-(o-Methoxyphenoxy)-1,2-propanediol, Glyceryl Guaiacolate, GUAIFENESIN, Humibid, Mucinex — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Bronchitis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Common cold may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Laryngitis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Perennial allergic rhinitis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Pertussis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Pharyngitis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Sinusitis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Chordate pharynx may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Larynx may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Lungs may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Nasal cavity may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Nasopharynx may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Neck may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Respiratory system may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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