This brand name is authorized in Turkey
The drug BRONKOFLU contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Guaifenesin
UNII 495W7451VQ - GUAIFENESIN
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Guaifenesin is an expectorant the action of which promotes or facilitates the removal of secretions from the respiratory tract. The precise mechanism of action of guaifenesin is not known; however, it is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of secretions in the trachea and bronchi. In turn, this may increase the efficiency of the cough reflex and facilitate removal of the secretions. Guaifenesin is over-the-counter drug for the treatment of cough and common cold. |
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Ephedrine
UNII NLJ6390P1Z - EPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine acting directly on the alpha and beta receptors and indirectly by increasing the release of noradrenaline by the sympathetic nerve endings. As with any sympathomimetic agent, ephedrine stimulates the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, and the sphincters of the digestive and urinary systems. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| R03CK | Adrenergics and other drugs for obstructive airway diseases | R Respiratory system → R03 Drugs for obstructive airway diseases → R03C Adrenergics for systemic use |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: TR | ฤฐlaรง ve Tฤฑbbi Cihaz Kurumu | Identifier(s): 8699692570018 |
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