Cold Medication notes Flashcards
What are the symptoms of a cold(5)
1)sore throat. 2)body aches. 3)headaches. 4)low fever. 5)fatigue.
Can you treat a cold with antibiotics?
No, colds are viral infections not bacterial infections
is a cold contagious
yes
What medications are classified as Mucolytics(3)
Carbocisteine, Brombexine, Ambroxol
How do expectorants work in the airways?
it loosens mucus in the airways by making it thinner
why aren’t acetaminophen classified as an NSAID
It’s not anti-inflammatory
Why are pain relievers in cold medication?
To ease muscle pain and in cases of a sore throat
What medications are in Advil Cold & sinus?
Ibuprofen + Pseudoephedrine
What is an expectorant
airway lubricant
what is the name of the cough suppressant in the nighttime cough robitussin sough syrup
dextromethorphan HBr
what is an antitussive
cough suppressant
What medications is classified as an antitussive?(3)
codeine, pholecodine, dextromethorphan
what do cough suppressants do?
they block the cough reflex and help control dry coughs
what does DM stand for
Dextromethorphan
what medications are classified as decongestants(4)
ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, oxymetazdine, phenylephrine
what two decongestant medications will be on the quiz?
pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine
what do decongestions
short term relief for a blocked/stuffy nose. It reduces swellings of the blood vessels in the nose.
What illegal drug is made with pseudoephedrine?
meth
What are the restrictions for purchasing pseudoephedrine?
3.6g per day
9g per 30 days(retail)
7.5g per 30 days(mail order)
what two medications are combined to make claritin D
loratadine and pseudoephedrine
l- antihistamine
p- decongestant
what three medications are. in TheraFLU
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan HBr, phenylephrine AC1
what is african nasal spray used for
severe congestions
what is a rebound congestion?
a constant stuffy nose even after a cold or allergies
antitussive drugs are meant to treat?
cough
what is the active ingredient in Advil?
ibuprofen
drugs that enhance mucus production to relieve coughing are known as?
expectorants
what is the active ingredient of afrin nasal spray
oxymetazoline
