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