Expectorants Flashcards

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Uses

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Relieve dry, nonproductive cough

Treat symptoms of common cold, bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis

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Action

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Enhance output of respiratory tract fluid, decrease mucous viscosity, promote ciliary action

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Common side effects

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GI upset
Nausea
Vomiting

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guaifenesin

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Robitussin

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Saline Solutions

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Expectorant
Hydrates mucus, reduces viscosity
Administered by nebulization

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Potassium iodide

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Expectorant

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