Tyloxapol is a non-ionic detergent often used as a surfactant.
Indication
Used as a surfactant to aid liquefaction and removal of mucopurulent (containing mucus and pus) bronchopulmonary secretions, administered by inhalation through a nebulizer or with a stream of oxygen. Also investigated for use/treatment in cystic fibrosis and pediatric indications.
Pharmacology
It is used as a surfactant to aid liquefaction and removal of mucopurulent (containing mucus and pus) bronchopulmonary secretions. Tyloxapol also blocks plasma lipolytic activity, and thus the breakdown of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins.
Toxicity
Acute oral LD50 in 1000 mg/kg in mouse and 5000 mg/kg in rat.
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
References
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Bhatia AJ, Wade GN: Effects of pregnancy and ovarian steroids on fatty acid synthesis and uptake in Syrian hamsters. Am J Physiol. 1991 Jan;260(1 Pt 2):R153-8.
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• Bhatia AJ, Wade GN: Effects of pregnancy and ovarian steroids on fatty acid synthesis and uptake in Syrian hamsters. Am J Physiol. 1991 Jan;260(1 Pt 2):R153-8. Pubmed
