DB06767 | 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... |
DB00835 | Brompheniramine | A histamine H1 antagonist used to treat coughs, upper respiratory symptoms, and nasal congestion associated with allergies and the common cold. |
DB04339 | Carbocisteine | A expectorant mucolytic used in the relief of respiratory of COPD and other conditions associated with increased mucus viscosity. |
DB01114 | Chlorpheniramine | A histamine-H1 receptor antagonist indicated for the management of symptoms associated with upper respiratory allergies. |
DB05057 | Erdosteine | A mucolytic agent used to treat conditions characterized by pathological mucus such as respiratory tract infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). |
DB00874 | 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. |
DB00397 | Phenylpropanolamine | A sympathomimetic that was previously used in nasal decongestants and weight loss products, but has been withdrawn by the FDA due to safety risks and lack of efficacy. |
DB01001 | Salbutamol | A beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat asthma, bronchitis, COPD, as well as prevent exercise induced bronchospasms. |