Description

Terbutaline sulphate

Drug class: Beta agonist

• Short-acting β²-selective agents like terbutaline are key drugs for the fast relief of bronchoconstriction.

• These β₂ adrenergic agonists produce bronchial smooth muscle relaxation.

• Effective for the prevention and reversal of bronchospasm in patients with asthma and reversible bronchospasm associated with bronchitis and emphysema.

Bromhexine

Drug class: Mucolytic agent

• Bromhexine is a benzylamine derived cardiac depressant of vasicine, is a quinazoline alkaloid obtained from the plant Adhatoda vasica. 
• Used as a mucolytic agent, acts on the mucus at the formative stages in the glands, effective for most people with thick sputum, excessive or viscid mucus.

 

• Helps in the production of thinner and less viscous phlegm which produces a secretomotoric effect by helping the cilia in expectoring the phlegm out of the lungs.

Guaiphenesin

Drug class: Expectorants

• With a favorable safety & tolerability profile manages hypersecretory respiratory conditions.

• Effective in loosening phlegm and increasing the lubrication of lungs allowing for a productive cough and decreased chest congestion.

Menthol

Drug class: Counterirritant

• A naturally-occurring cold receptor agonist commonly used to provide symptomatic relief for upper airway congestion.

• Shown to result in a cooling sensation in the airway without causing irritation.

• Can also reduce the sensation of dyspnea.