respiratory drugs: antitussives Flashcards
1
Q
these suppress the cough center in the CNS
A
Centrally acting antitussives
2
Q
these prevent irritation of the the respiratory tract
A
Locally acting antitussives
3
Q
this group of drugs are Centrally acting cough suppressants
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opioid analgesics
4
Q
opioid analgesics cause (little/significant) sedation at antitussive doses
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little sedation
5
Q
the only non-controlled opioid is
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Dextromethorphan
6
Q
this may cause sedation and constipation
though you don’t usually see because they’re not on it too long - maybe 5 days - so effects don’t occur
A
hydrocodone
7
Q
this provides analgesia
A
hydrocodone
8
Q
this is a common ingredient in nonprescription cold and flu medications for humans
A
Dextromethorphan
9
Q
this is found in many cough suppressants for humans
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Codeine
10
Q
this may produce sedation
A
Codeine
