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Pectdrill (carbocisteine)
Pectdrill (generic name: carbocisteine) is a carbocisteine drug. It is currently in unknown development.
Carbocisteine works by breaking down and clearing mucus from the lungs, making it easier to breathe.
Carbocisteine is a small molecule that acts as a mucolytic, reducing the viscosity of sputum. It is used to relieve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and bronchiectasis by facilitating easier sputum expulsion.
At a glance
| Generic name | carbocisteine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | carbocisteine |
| Therapeutic area | Respiratory |
| Phase | unknown |
Mechanism of action
Imagine your lungs are clogged with sticky mucus. Carbocisteine helps to break down this mucus, making it easier to cough up and breathe more easily. This can be especially helpful for people with conditions like chronic bronchitis or cystic fibrosis.
Approved indications
Common side effects
- Interstitial lung disease
- Hepatic function abnormal
- Pulmonary pain
- Pneumonia
- Upper respiratory tract inflammation
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Fatigue
- Drug eruption
- Radiation inflammation
- Amyloid arthropathy
- Hyponatraemia
- Platelet count decreased
Key clinical trials
- Randomised Open Label Trial of Hypertonic Saline and Carbocisteine in Bronchiectasis (CLEAR) (PHASE3)
- Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Carbocisteine in the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients (PHASE2)
- Crossover, Single Dose, Two-stage Bioequivalence Study of SCMC-Lys Salt 1.35 g Powder vs SCMC-Lys Salt 90 mg/mL Syrup (PHASE1)
- Effects of Nasal-spraying LiveSpo Navax in Treatment of Influenza Virus in Children (NA)
- Lung Dispersing, Turbid Descending and Gut Clearing Decoction for Bronchiectasis (NA)
- Efficacy and Safety of Hydrogen Inhalation on Bronchiectasis: A Randomized, Multi-center, Double-blind Study (NA)
- Comparison of Efficacy and Tolerability of Two Cough Syrups in Cough Due to Cold in Children. (PHASE4)
- Antioxidant Carbocysteine Treatment in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All carbocisteine drugs
- Manufacturer: — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Respiratory
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