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Chapter 3 - Respiratory system > Cold and Flu > Flashcards

Cold and Flu Flashcards

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Decongestants

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Xylometazoline, Oxymetazoline, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine

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Anti-tussives

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Pholcodine, Dextromethorpan

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Expectorants

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Guaifenesin, Ipecacuanha

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Eligible patients should have annual flu jab

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Patients at high-risk

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Anti-histamines

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Can also be used for chesty coughs as they dry secretions and may allow of an uninterrupted night sleep

e.g

Diphenhydramine (benzoin chesty cough)
Promethazine (night nurse)
Tiprolidine (acted multi-action chesty cough)

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