Caugh Flashcards
What is caugh
Important defenceman mechanism of the RS in response to irritants
Opioids
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
Opioids
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
Benzonatate
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