Cough Drugs

Question 1

Under of Expectorants (Mucokinetics)

Answer 1

1. Bronchial secretion enhancers (e.g. Guaifenesin, KI, tolu balsam)
2. Mucolytics (e.g. Carbocisteine, Ambroxol, Bromhexine)

Question 2

Antitussives (use as cough suppresant)

Answer 2

a. Locally Acting
* Demulcents
* Local anesthetics
* Humidifying aerosols
b. Centrally Acting
* Opioids (e.g. Codeine, Hydrocodone)
* Non-opioids (e.g. Dextromethorphan, noscapine)

Question 3

Antitussives (Centrally Acting)

Answer 3

• Opioids (e.g. Codeine, Hydrocodone)
• Non-opioids (e.g. Dextromethorphan, noscapine)

Question 4

Guaifenesin, KI, tolu balsam
Carbocisteine, Ambroxol, Bromhexine

Answer 4

Expectorants (Mucokinetics)

Question 5

Codeine, Hydrocodone
Dextromethorphan, noscapine

Answer 5

Antitussives (use as cough suppresant)