Drug Summary

  Drug name:  tyloxapol
  Chemical name:  Tyloxapol
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  CAS no:  25301-02-4
  DrugBank link:  DB06439
  Description:  Tyloxapol is a non-ionic detergent often used as a surfactant.
  Indication:  Used as a surfactant to aid liquefaction and removal of mucopurulent (containing mucus and pus) bronchopulmonary secretions, administered by inhalation through a nebulizer or with a stream of oxygen. Also investigated for use/treatment in cystic fibrosis and pediatric indications.