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Ambroxol

Mucolytics

Description

A mucoactive agent

Mechanism of action

It depolymerises mucopolysaccharides directly as well as by liberating liposomal enzymes- network of fibres in tenacious sputum is broken. Mucolytic (increases secretion in the respiratory tract by enhancing pulmonary surfactant production and stimulating ciliary activity) & mucokinetic.

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Mechanism of action

It depolymerises mucopolysaccharides directly as well as by liberating liposomal enzymes- network of fibres in tenacious sputum is broken. Mucolytic (increases secretion in the respiratory tract by enhancing pulmonary surfactant production and stimulating ciliary activity) & mucokinetic.

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