Cold and Flu

Question 1

Pholocodine

Answer 1

Opioid derivative
-acts on medulla to suppress cough reflex

• Avoid in breast feeding
• Safe in pregnancy

-constipation, vomiting, dry mouth

Question 2

Rikcodeine

dihydrocodeine

Answer 2

Opioid derivative
-acts on medulla to suppress cough reflex

• Avoid in breast feeding
• Avoid in Diabetes because it contains sugar
• Safe in pregnancy

-constipation, vomiting, dry mouth

Question 3

Dextromethorphan

Answer 3

opioid derivative
-acts on medulla to suppress cough reflex

-Can contribute to serotonin toxicity
-Do not use with:
Antidepressants
(citalopram, moclobemide, st johns wort)
Opioids (tramadol fentanyl)

Question 4

Bromhexine

Answer 4

Mucolytic

-Breaks up mucus, makes it thinner and easier to remove

Question 5

senega and ammonia

Answer 5

Expectorant

• irritates mucus
• cough up phelm

-dilate with warm water

Question 6

Guiaphenesin

Answer 6

Expectorant

• irritates mucus
• cough up phelm