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  1. Mucolytic: Agents, Uses, Types, Purpose & Results

    Apr 13, 2023 · Overview What is a mucolytic? Mucolytics are medications that break up mucus so you can clear it out of your lungs more easily. They’re used to treat cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and …

  2. Mucolytics Uses and Precautions - Verywell Health

    Jun 28, 2025 · Mucolytics are a class of drugs used to break up and thin mucus and make it easier to clear from the airways by coughing it up.

  3. Mucolytic Medications - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jul 4, 2023 · Mucolytics are drugs used to manage mucus hypersecretion and its sequelae like recurrent infections in patients of COPD, cystic fibrosis, and bronchiectasis. They belong to a group of agents …

  4. List of mucolytics: Uses, common brands, and safety information

    Apr 6, 2022 · Mucolytics are a class of medications that are used to thin mucus in the airways. Excessive mucus production can be a sign that a respiratory condition is worsening, whether it's an …

  5. List of 33 Expectoration (Mucolysis) Medications Compared

    Compare risks and benefits of common medications used for Expectoration.

  6. Mucoactive agent - Wikipedia

    Mucoactive agents are a class of pharmacologic agents that include expectorants, mucolytics, mucoregulators, and mucokinetics that can affect the volume, viscosity, transportation, and …

  7. Mucolytic Agents: Overview and Practice Questions (2025)

    Sep 23, 2025 · Mucolytic agents play a crucial role in respiratory care by helping manage excessive mucus production, a common issue in many pulmonary conditions. These medications are designed …