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Via practica 2/2022
Current therapeutic options of erdosteine
Erdosteine belongs to the commonly used mucolytic. The mechanism of action of this substance lies in regulating the mucus viscosity, its formation and also mucociliary transport. However, the peculiarity of erdosteine consists in its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. The article discusses these characteristics in the context of current information with a focus also on the paediatric population.
Keywords: mucolytics, cough, erdosteine, lower respiratory tract infection
