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tyloxapol

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tyloxapol /ty·lox·a·pol/ (ti-loks´ah-pol) a nonionic liquid polymer used as a surfactant to aid liquefaction and removal of mucopurulent bronchopulmonary secretions, administered by inhalation.
tyloxapol
[tīlok′səpôl]
an ocular lubricant used to lubricate, clean, and wet artificial eyes to improve wearing comfort; it also has a detergent action that is used to help break up mucus.

tyloxapol [ti-loks´ah-pol]
a nonionic liquid polymer used as a surfactant to aid liquefaction and removal of mucopurulent bronchopulmonary secretions; administered by inhalation.

tyloxapol
a nonionic liquid polymer used as a surfactant to aid liquefaction and removal of mucopurulent bronchopulmonary secretions; administered by inhalation.


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Preclinical tests have shown that tyloxapol, the active ingredient in SuperVent(TM) Aerosol Solution, is a potent anti-oxidant, has anti-inflammatory activity through inhibition of NF-(kappa)B, and reduces the viscosity of sputum.
Discovery is also developing SuperVent(TM), its aerosolized formulation of tyloxapol for cystic fibrosis (CF) and has recently released positive results from its Phase 2A clinical trial in CF.
Discovery is also developing SuperVent(TM), its aerosolized formulation of tyloxapol for cystic fibrosis (CF) and has recently released positive results from its Phase 2A clinical trial in CF.
 
 
 
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