Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
drugs that relieve asthma symptoms
A
anti-asthma
2
Q
examples of anti-asthma
A
Salmeterol + Fluticasone (Seretide), Salbutamol (Amalin & Ventolin),
3
Q
drugs that suppresses coughing
A
antitussive
4
Q
examples of antitussives
A
Butamirate (Senecod), Levodropropizine (Levopront), (Dextromethorphan HBr) Strepsils
5
Q
agent that dissolves thick mucus and is usually used to help relieve respiratory difficulties
A
mucolytic
6
Q
examples of mucolytics
A
Ambroxol HCl (Mucosolvan), Bromhexine HCl (Bisolvori Forte)
7
Q
an adrenergic used orally or topically to induce vascoconstriction
A
nasal decongestant
8
Q
examples of nasal decongestants
A
Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorphenamine Maleate (BioFlu), Phenylephrine HCl + Paracetamol (Neozep),