Drugs Acting on the Upper Respiratory Tract - General

Question 1

Considerations for children

Answer 1

• Caution due to adverse effects: sedation, dizziness, confusion
• Do not give under 4 years old
• Caution in 4-6 years old
• Non-drug measures: oral fluids, humidification, control exposure to smoke, allergens, and irritants, wash hands

Question 2

Considerations for adults

Answer 2

• Potential accidental overdose
• Non-drug measures
• No established safety in pregnancy/lactation

Question 3

Considerations for older adults

Answer 3

• More likely to develop adverse effects: sedation, confusion, dizziness, can affect mobility and balance
• Renal and hepatic impairment
• Start low, go slow