Caugh Flashcards

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What is caugh

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Important defenceman mechanism of the RS in response to irritants

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Opioids

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Codeine- decreases the sensitivity of caugh centers in CNS to peripheral stimuli and decreases mucosa secretion
AE constipation, dysphoria and fatigue
Dextromethorphan sintetic derivative of morphine
Guaiafenesin-expectorant

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Opioids

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Codeine- decreases the sensitivity of caugh centers in CNS to peripheral stimuli and decreases mucosa secretion
AE constipation, dysphoria and fatigue
Dextromethorphan sintetic derivative of morphine
Guaiafenesin-expectorant

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Benzonatate

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Suppresses the caugh reflex through peripheral action - anesthetized the stretch rec located in the resp passage
AE dizziness, numbness of the tongue, mouth and throat

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