respiratory drugs Flashcards
what are the 4 respiratory drug classes
expectorant
mucolytics
demulcents
cough suppressant
what is a drug example of an expectorant
Guaifenesin,
ammonium chloride, ipecacuanha
what is a drug example of a mucolytic
Carbocisteine
what is a drug example of an demulcent
Glycerine lemon & honey,
simple linctus
what is a drug example of a cough suppressant
Codeine linctus,
pholcodine linctus
what is the use for expectorants (Guaifenesin) [3]
Chronic bronchitis,
bronchial asthma,
placebo effect
what is the use for mucolytics (Carbocisteine) (3)
Cystic fibrosis,
reduce exacerbations in COPD,
chronic productive cough
what is the use for demulcents (glycerine & simple linctus) (2)
Tickly cough,
sore throat causing irritating cough
what is the use for cough suppressants (codeine linctus)
Tiring unproductive cough
how do Expectorants work
Increase bronchiole secretions
how do Mucolytics work
Aalter structure of sputum, make it less sticky and easier to cough up
how do Cough suppressants work
Suppress cough centre in brain,
how do Demulcents work
South inflamed areas of the throat
