Ambroxol
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Molecule Description
Ambroxol is used to reduce the thickness of mucous in the various airway and lung-related diseases such as asthma and bronchitis (infection and inflammation of airways) associated with abnormal production of mucous in the respiratory tract. It belongs to the class of antitussive medicines used to relieve cough. It works by thinning down the mucus and making the mucus less sticky. It also facilitates the removal of mucous from the airways. Ambroxol is available in the form of tablets, capsules, syrup, oral drops, oral liquid, respules.
Uses
Ambroxol is used to relieve abnormal mucous secretion in lung and airway conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.
Contraindications
When should one not use Ambroxol
- If you are allergic to ambroxol or similar medicines
- If you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems or have gastric ulcers
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Dryness of mouth or throat
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have problems with your kidney or liver
- You have stomach ulcers; they should be used cautiously.
- You have a secretion related problem.
- You should not take ambroxol along with medicines that suppress the cough.
- You have a condition called Ciliary dyskinesia (which causes nasal congestion, middle ear infection).
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Ambroxol works by stimulating the synthesis and release of surfactants in our respiratory system, which decrease the ability of mucus to stick to the wall of airways. It further provides easy breathing by removing this sticky fluid in patients with respiratory system disorders.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way ambroxol works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially if you are taking antibiotics or cough suppressants.
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