Upper Respiratory Drugs to Know Flashcards
1
Q
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
A
antihistamine - sedating
2
Q
Claritin (loratadine)
A
antihistamine - non-sedating
3
Q
Zyrtec (certirizine)
A
antihistamine - non-sedating
4
Q
Sudafed (pseudoephedrine)
A
adrenergic nasal decongestant
5
Q
Hycodan (hydrocodone)
A
narcotic antitussive
6
Q
Dextromethorphan
A
non-narcotic antitussive
7
Q
Guiafenesin
A
expectorant
8
Q
Mucinex
A
mucolytic
9
Q
HERBS:
Eucalyptus
A
- Used in many cold remedies
- Open upper airway passages