Cough and Cold Drugs

Question 1

Cough and Cold Drugs types? (5)

Answer 1

1. Cough Suppressant
2. Expectorant
3. Mucolytic
4. Anticholinergic
5. Decongestant

Question 2

Cough Suppressant drugs?

Answer 2

• Codeine (suppressant, analgesia, euphoria)

• Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant
with no euphoric effect thus no addiction)

Question 3

Cough Suppressant mechanism of action?

Answer 3

• Suppress cough center

Question 4

Cough Suppressant Side Effects & Contraindications?

Answer 4

• Addiction (not for dextromethorphan)
• Constipation, Urinary retention
• Contraindicated in pregnancy

Question 5

Expectorant drugs?

Answer 5

Guainephesin

Question 6

Expectorant mechanism of action?

Answer 6

Forceful expulsion of phlegm

Question 7

Expectorant Side Effects & Contraindications?

Answer 7

May be damaging to forcefully cough

Question 8

Mucolytic drugs?

Answer 8

Carbocisteine

Question 9

Mucolytic mechanism of action?

Answer 9

Breaks up mucus (more watery), easier to expel

Question 10

Mucolytic Side Effects & Contraindications?

Answer 10

NIL.

Question 11

Anticholinergic drugs?

Answer 11

Chorpheniramine, Loratidine

Question 12

Anticholinergic mechanism of action?

Answer 12

• Suppresses local histamine activity by competitive inhibition of H1 receptors
• Relieves nasal congestion

Question 13

Anticholinergic Side Effects & Contraindications?

Answer 13

• Drowsiness (generation 1)

* Dry mouth, increased appetite

Question 14

Decongestant drugs?

Answer 14

Pseudoephedrine

Question 15

Decongestant mechanism of action?

Answer 15

Relieves local vasodilation and oedeoma

Question 16

Decongestant Side Effects & Contraindications?

Answer 16

Tachycardia, Tremors