Airway secretion clearance therapy (DBCOND0089173)

Identifiers

Synonyms
Mucolytic therapy / Mucolytic therapy therapy

Associated Data

Indicated Drugs and Targets
DrugDescriptionTargets
Acetaminophen
An analgesic drug used alone or in combination with opioids for pain management, and as an antipyretic agent.
Acetylcysteine
A medication that can be used as a mucolytic in patients with certain lung conditions and as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose.
Albuterol
A beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat asthma, bronchitis, COPD, as well as prevent exercise induced bronchospasms.
Ambroxol
A medication indicated for airway secretion clearance therapy.
Ammonium carbonate
An expectorant indicated to treat a cough and phlegm.
No drug targets
Ammonium chloride
Expectorant in cough syrups. The ammonium ion (NH4+) in the body plays an important role in the maintenance of acid-base balance. The kidney uses ammonium (NH4+) in place of sodium...
No drug targets
Bromhexine
A mucolytic drug used to decrease the viscosity of mucus in the airway, enhancing mucus clearance.
Brompheniramine
A histamine H1 antagonist used to treat coughs, upper respiratory symptoms, and nasal congestion associated with allergies and the common cold.
Carbocisteine
A expectorant mucolytic used in the relief of respiratory of COPD and other conditions associated with increased mucus viscosity.
Chlorpheniramine
A histamine-H1 receptor antagonist indicated for the management of symptoms associated with upper respiratory allergies.
Choline salicylate
The oral gel is indicated for the relief of pain and discomfort of common mouth ulcers, cold sores, denture sore spots, infant teething and mouth ulcers, and sore spots due...
Clemizole
Not Annotated
Codeine
An opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain when the use of an opioid is indicated.
Dextromethorphan
An NMDA receptor antagonist used to treat cases of dry cough.
Diphenhydramine
A H1 receptor antihistamine used in the treatment of seasonal allergies, and various allergic reactions including sneezing, runny nose, itchy/watery eyes, itching of nose or throat, pruritus, urticaria, insect bites/stings, and allergic rashes.
Erdosteine
A mucolytic agent used to treat conditions characterized by pathological mucus such as respiratory tract infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Guaiacol
It is used medicinally as an expectorant, antiseptic, and local anesthetic. Guaiacol is used in traditional dental pulp sedation, and has the property of inducing cell proliferation; guaiacol is a...
Guaifenesin
An expectorant commonly found in OTC products for the symptomatic relief from congested chests and coughs associated with cold, bronchitis, and/or other breathing illnesses.
Ipecac
An emetic agent used to induce vomiting in poisoning.
Noscapine
A non-sedating isoquinoline alkaloid used primarily for its antitussive properties.
Phenylephrine
An alpha-1 adrenergic agonist used in the management of hypotension, generally in the surgical setting associated with the use of anesthetics.
Phenyltoloxamine
A medication used to treat minor aches and pains.
Potassium guaiacolsulfonate
A mucolytic and expectorant indicated to relieve a productive cough.
No drug targets
Pseudoephedrine
An alpha and beta adrenergic agonist used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, as well as allergic rhinitis.
Sobrerol
A mucolytic indicated in patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
No drug targets
Sodium ascorbate
Not Available
No drug targets
Sodium citrate
An ingredient used for the anticoagulation of whole blood as part of automated apheresis procedures.
Terbutaline
A beta-2 adrenergic agonist used as a bronchodilator and to prevent premature labor.
Terpin hydrate
An expectorant used to treat bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, COPD, and infectious or inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
No drug targets
Theophylline
A xanthine used to manage the symptoms of asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions caused by reversible airflow obstruction.
Clinical Trials
Not Available