EXAM 2 Flashcards
A prototype of drug that suppresses cough
Dextromethrophan
Dextromethrophan use
Suppress Cough
Indication of dextromethrophan
control of nonproductive cough
Actions of dextromethrophan
works on the CNS, in the medulla to control cough spasms
Adverse effects of dextromethrophan
dizy, respiratory depression, dry mouth
What does DMX stand for?
dextrometrophan
Ending for Topical Nasal decongestants
-zoline
Prototype for topical nasal decongestant
Tetrahydrozoline or oxymetazoline
indication of -zoline
topical way to relieve decongestion
The action of -zoline
vasoconstriction to release mucosal release
Oral decongestive prototype
Pseudoephedrine
Indications of pseudoephedrine
to reduce nasal congestion
Actions fo pseudoephedrine
Vasoconstriction to reduce the size of the mucosal membrane through androgenic receptor sites
Pharmacokinetitics of pseudoephedrine
Metabolized in liver, excretion in urine
Adverse effects of pseudoephedrine
Dizzy, light-headed, drowsy, hypertension, arrhythmia,