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Bromhexine
Medical Definition: | A mucolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p744) | |
Also Called: | Bisolvon,Bromhexine Hydrochloride,Flegamin,NA-274 | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 3572-43-8 |
Ambroxol - A metabolite of BROMHEXINE that stimulates mucociliary action and clears the air passages in the respiratory tract. It is usually administered as the hydrochloride. |
Bromhexine Medical Definitions and Terms
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