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mucokinetic

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mucokinetic [mu″ko-kĭ-net´ik]
a drug that facilitates removal of mucus from the respiratory tract.
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In my view, this is a truly spectacular point when one recalls that not long ago the available tools in the respiratory therapist's medicine toolbox were a few catecholamine beta2 adrenergics, mucolytics with as many hazards as indices, an off-label inhaled steroid or two, salines of varietal tonicity, sterile water as diluent, lots of ethanol, a few mucokinetic agents, and many more creative "cocktails" compounded by the wizened pharmacist.
Administering medicated aerosols to pediatric patients is as easy as ... by Masini, Douglas / FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine
The study examines the global market for anti-inflammatories and inhaled corticosteroids; mast stabilizers, leukotriene modifiers, and other biologics; antihistamines, decongestants, and antitussives; brochodilators; lung fluid replacement and mucokinetic agents; and other drugs used to treat and manage symptoms in a wide range of respiratory illnesses.
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Mucoactive Agents N-acetylcysteine - There are several categories of mucus-controlling drug therapy that can be used, including mucolytics, expectorants and mucokinetic agents.
Mucus and sputum: what drug therapy works? by Gardenhire, Doug / FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine
 
 
 
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