TX

Question 1

types of tx for cough? subtypes?

Answer 1

antitussives

centrally acting
peripherally acting
MISC
expectorants
decongestants
antihistamines

Question 2

what are the centrally acting antitussives?

Answer 2

opiate cough suppressants-codeine and hydrocodone

dextromethorphan

Question 3

what are the peripherally acting antitussives?

Answer 3

benzonatate

Question 4

what are the MISC antitussives?

Answer 4

camphor
methanol
zinc
local anesthetics
-benzocaine
-phenol
-methanol

Question 5

what are the expectorants antitussives?

Answer 5

guaifensin

Question 6

what are the decongestants?

Answer 6

topicals

• phenylephrine (short acting)
• oxymetazoline (long acting)

systemic

• phenylephrine (less potent)
• pseudoephedrine (more potent)

Question 7

whats used for pediatrics?

Answer 7

OTC cough and cold agents not used in infants and children less than 2 yrs b/c of AE

tx: saline nasal drops, spray, irrigation

***multiple OTC products