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Cough medicine and Mucokinetics

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Difference between Cough medicine and Mucokinetics

Cough medicine vs. Mucokinetics

Cough medicines are medications used in those with coughing and related conditions. Mucokinetics are a class of drugs which aid in the clearance of mucus from the airways, lungs, bronchi, and trachea.

Similarities between Cough medicine and Mucokinetics

Cough medicine and Mucokinetics have 4 things in common (in Unionpedia): Acetylcysteine, Ambroxol, Carbocisteine, Guaifenesin.

Acetylcysteine

Acetylcysteine, also known as N-acetylcysteine (NAC), is a medication that is used to treat paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose, and to loosen thick mucus in individuals with cystic fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Ambroxol

Ambroxol is a drug that breaks up phlegm, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases associated with viscid or excessive mucus.

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Carbocisteine

Carbocisteine (INN), also called carbocysteine (USAN), is a mucolytic that reduces the viscosity of sputum and so can be used to help relieve the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and bronchiectasis by allowing the sufferer to bring up sputum more easily.

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Guaifenesin

Guaifenesin, also known as guaiphenesin or glyceryl guaiacolate, is an expectorant medication sold over the counter and usually taken by mouth to assist the bringing up (expectoration) of phlegm from the airways in acute respiratory tract infections.

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Cough medicine and Mucokinetics Comparison

Cough medicine has 52 relations, while Mucokinetics has 24. As they have in common 4, the Jaccard index is 5.26% = 4 / (52 + 24).

References

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