Eprazinone (trade names Eftapan, Isilung, Mucitux) is a
mucolytic
Mucoactive agents are a class of chemical agents that aid in the clearance of mucus or sputum from the upper and lower airways, including the lungs, bronchi, and trachea. Mucoactive drugs include expectorants, mucolytics, mucoregulators, and mucok ...
and
bronchospasm
Bronchospasm or a bronchial spasm is a sudden constriction of the muscles in the walls of the bronchioles. It is caused by the release ( degranulation) of substances from mast cells or basophils under the influence of anaphylatoxins. It causes ...
relieving drug.
It has been marketed in many European countries, but not in the US or United Kingdom.
Indications
Indications include acute and chronic bronchitis, cough, rhinitis, and asthma.
Side effects
Adverse effects include headache, somnolence, vertigo, heartburn, and nausea.
References
Piperazines
Aromatic ketones
Phenylethanolamine ethers
Ethoxy compounds
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