Drug Groups

approved

Description

Strepronin is a mucolytic drug. A mucolytic agent is any agent which dissolves thick mucus usually used to help relieve respiratory difficulties. The viscosity of mucous secretions in the lungs is dependent upon the concentrations of mucoprotein as well as the presence of disulfide bonds between these macromolecules and DNA.

Indication

Strepronin is a mucolytic (expectorant) drug.

Pharmacology

The drug promotes drainage of mucus from the lungs by thinning the mucus and lubricating the irritated respiratory tract

Affected Organisms

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