Therapy/Class:
Therapy:
Ambroxol: Mucolytic Agent
Terbutaline: Bronchodilator
Guaiphenesin: Expectorant
Class:
Ambroxol: Aromatic Benzylamine
Terbutaline: Beta Receptor Agonists
Guaiphenesin: Glyceryl Guaiacolate
Mechanism of Action:
Ambroxol: It has been shown to inhibit the NO-dependent activation of soluble guanylate cyclase. It is also possible that the inhibition of NO-dependent activation of soluble guanylate cyclase can suppress the excessive mucus secretion, therefore it lowers the phlegm viscosity and improves the mucociliary transport of bronchial secretions.
Terbutaline: It is a selective beta-2 adrenergic receptor agonist. Agonism of these receptors in bronchioles activates adenylyl cyclase, increasing intracellular cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Increased cAMP decreases intracellular calcium, activating protein kinase A, inactivating myosin light-chain kinase, activating myosin light-chain phosphatase, and finally relaxing smooth muscle in the bronchiole.
Guaiphenesin:
It acts by enhancing the output of phlegm (sputum) and bronchial secretions via decreasing the adhesiveness and surface tension of such material. Furthermore, it elicits an increased flow of less viscous gastric secretions that subsequently promote ciliary action – all actions that ultimately change dry, unproductive coughing to coughs that are more productive and less frequent. Essentially, by decreasing the viscosity and adhesiveness of such secretions, it enhances the efficacy of mucociliary activity in removing accumulated secretions from the upper and lower airway.
Indications:
To treat Productive Cough associated with
- Bronchial Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Bronchiectasis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)
- Bronchitis (Inflammation of Bronchial Tubes)
- Emphysema (Shortness of Breath)
- Upper Respiratory Infections
Dosage & Administration:
Drops: Administer 1 ml i.e., about 20 drops twice daily or 0.5 ml about 10 drops three times daily.
Syrup:
Age | Dose |
---|---|
2-4 years | 2.5 ml twice/ thrice a day |
4-6 years | 5ml twice/ thrice a day |
6-12 years | 5-10ml twice/ thrice a day |
HOW SUPPLIED: TRUBERY-A FORTE SYRUP is available as Syrup in 100ml Pack.
References:
- Kantar A, Klimek L, Cazan D, Sperl A, Sent U, Mesquita M. An overview of efficacy and safety of ambroxol for the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases with a special regard to children. Multidiscip Respir Med. 2020 Mar 3;15(1):511
- Practical Approach for the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Management of Recurrent Upper RTI in Children Pediatric Infectious Disease, Volume 3 Issue 3 (July–September 2021)