| mesna | <chemical> 2-mercaptoethanesulfonic acid sodium salt. An inhalation expectorant that breaks disulfide bonds in the mucopolysaccharides of mucus. It is used to treat chronic bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. Coenzyme m (2-mercaptoethanesulfonic acid) is involved in the methanogenesis pathway. Pharmacological action: expectorants. Chemical name: Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-mercapto-, monosodium salt (12 Dec 1998) |
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| tablets | Solid dosage forms, of varying weight, size, and shape, which may be molded or compressed, and which contain a medicinal substance in pure or diluted form. (12 Dec 1998) |
| tablets, enteric-coated | Tablets coated with material that delays release of the medication until after they leave the stomach. (12 Dec 1998) |