Significance of Mucolytic
Mucolytic agents encompass various substances and medications aimed at thinning and clearing mucus from the airways. Ayurveda identifies Sitopladi Choorna, Mulethi Choorna, and Takan as mucolytics. Health Sciences highlights N-acetylcysteine, drugs with mucokinetic properties, and medications like Eucalyptus oil, Mistabron, and Bisolvon as mucolytic options. These agents are used to treat respiratory conditions, reduce mucus viscosity, and facilitate easier breathing by aiding in the removal of mucus from the lungs.
Synonyms: Expectorant, Cough suppressant, Respiratory aid, Decongestant
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Hindu concept of 'Mucolytic'
In Hinduism, mucolytics include Sitopladi and Mulethi Choorna, and Takan, which soothe the respiratory tract and act as bronchodilators. Godanti addresses Vata-Kaphaj imbalances, Shiroroga, and Jwarahara. Mucolytic action is also found in leech saliva's Hyaluronidase.
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) This is one of the actions that the drugs used in the management have.[1] (2) It is an action of Vasakarishta, alongside bronchodilator, expectorant, antibacterial, anti-infective, and immunomodulator.[2] (3) An action of the Ayurvedic formulations that helps in the alleviation of symptoms in patients with COPD.[3]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Sitopladi Choorna and Mulethi Choorna and Takan acts as very good mucolytics, Soothing the upper respiratory tract and bronchodilators too and Godanti act on Vata-Kaphaj involvement, Shiroroga and Jwarahara.[4] (2) This is a component of leech saliva called Hyaluronidase.[5]
The concept of Mucolytic in scientific sources
Mucolytic drugs thin and clear airway mucus, easing breathing in respiratory conditions. They can be administered before chest physiotherapy and sometimes followed by antibiotics. Examples include Mistabron and Bisolvon, and some, like N-acetylcysteine and Eucalyptus oil, have this property.
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is a medication used to thin mucus, and when using this medication, it should be administered before chest physiotherapy and then followed by antibiotics.[6] (2) These are used in inhalation therapy, and the text mentions Mistabron and Bisolvon as examples, which are used to help with the condition.[7]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) A property of N-acetylcysteine, referring to its ability to break down mucus, which is one of its conventional uses.[8] (2) This property refers to the ability to reduce the thickness or viscosity of mucus, a characteristic of Eucalyptus oil that helps relieve nasal and bronchial congestion.[9]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) These have anti-oxidant and mucokinetic properties and are used to treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, although the efficacy of these agents remains controversial and further research is needed.[10]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) A type of drug that is capable of inducing bronchial secretion.[11]