Upper Resp Tract Drugs

Question 1

antihistamines

Answer 1

drugs that block the release or action of histamine, narrow resp. passages/increase secretions

Question 2

antitussives

Answer 2

druga that block cough reflex

Question 3

decogestants

Answer 3

drugs that increase blood flow to the URT and decrease the overproduction of secretions

Question 4

mucolytics

Answer 4

drugs that increase or liquify secretions to aid the clearing of the airways

Question 5

Dextromethorphan

Answer 5

control of non-productive cough
oral: 25-30min peak:2 hours. Dur: 3-6 hours
AFX: dizziness, resp. depression, dry mouth