Bromhexine
Bromhexine
Bromhexine (pronounced brohm-HEX-een) is a mucolytic agent used in the treatment of respiratory disorders associated with viscid or excessive mucus.
Etymology
The term "Bromhexine" is derived from the Greek words "bromos" meaning stench, and "hexis" meaning condition. This is in reference to the bromine atom present in the chemical structure of the drug.
Usage
Bromhexine is primarily used as a medication to treat conditions that involve the production of thick, sticky mucus in the respiratory tract. These conditions include chronic bronchitis, asthma, and cystic fibrosis. Bromhexine works by breaking down the structure of mucus in the lungs, making it easier to cough up.
Related Terms
- Mucolytic agent: A type of drug that thins and loosens mucus in the airways, making it easier to breathe.
- Respiratory disorders: Medical conditions that affect the lungs and other parts of the body that are involved in breathing.
- Chronic bronchitis: A type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that involves a long-term cough with mucus.
- Asthma: A condition in which a person's airways become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe.
- Cystic fibrosis: A genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, but also the pancreas, liver, kidneys, and intestine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bromhexine
- Wikipedia's article - Bromhexine
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