Visit:
https://nursing.com/140meds to request your free copy of "140 Must Know Meds" Generic Name
guaifenesin
Trade Name
Mucinex
Indication
Cough suppression, expectorant
Action
Decreases viscosity of and mobilizes secretions
Therapeutic Class
allergy, cold and cough remedies, expectorant
Pharmacologic Class
none
Nursing Considerations
• patient should avoid over the counter cold medications • assess lung sounds • maintain adequate fluid intake
