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Ambroxol logo #21000 Ambroxol is a secretolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory diseases associated with viscid or excessive mucus. It is the active ingredient of Mucosolvan, Mucobrox, Mucol, Lasolvan, Mucoangin, Surbronc, Ambolar, and Lysopain. The substance is a mucoactive drug with several properties including secretolytic and secretomotoric actions that...
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ambroxol logo #20973<chemical> A metabolite of bromhexine that stimulates mucociliary action and clears the air passages in the respiratory tract. It is usually administered as the hydrochloride. ... Pharmacological action: expectorants. ... Chemical name: Cyclohexanol, 4-(((2-amino-3,5-dibromophenyl)methyl)amino)-, trans- ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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