Ambroxol
Uses
Ambroxol is used in the treatment of allergic disorders and the symptoms it can cause
How it Works
Ambroxol is used known as an antihistamine, it works by blocking histamine receptors and increasing the breakdown of mucus.Ambroxol works by selectively inhibiting the H1 histamine receptors therefore preventing histamine from acting on its receptors Ambroxol helps to alleviate the symptoms caused by hay fever or other allergies (such as a runny nose and watery eyes). Ambroxol has secretolytic properties, and it works by reducing the viscosity (thickness) of mucus, allowing for more of it to be removed from the body.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ambroxol may suffer from such side effects;
Headache
Digestive upset
Dry feeling inside the mouth
Discomfort affecting the throat
Feelings of fatigue or somnolence
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Difficulty in urination,
Heartburn,
Itching,
Nausea,
Rash
Levalbuterol
Uses
Levalbuterol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd).
How it Works
Levalbuterol is known as a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles walls of the airways and increases air flow to the lungs making breathing easier.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Levalbuterol can include the symptoms below;
Throat irritation,
Fast heartbeat,
Respiratory tract inflammation,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Respiratory tract infection,
Cough
Guaifenesin
Uses
Guaifenesin is used in the treatment of chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.
How it Works
Guaifenesin is known as an expectorant. Guaifenesin helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Guaifenesin in short decreases the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Guaifenesin can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Itchy rash,
Diarrhea,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Hives,
Nausea or vomiting,
Skin rash,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Stomach pain,
Vomiting