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Understanding Expectorants: A Comprehensive Exploration of Drug-Related Aspects

Muralinath E., Pooja Devi, Prasanta Chbukdhara, Sanjib Borah, Kalyan C., Archana Jain, Guruprasad M.

Abstract


Finally it is concluded that guaifenesin, bromhexine and ammonium  chloride  are among the commonly used drugs, each with it’s unique  mechanisms  as well as considerations.


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