Drugs For Cough Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Opiods used in cough
A
Codeine
Pholcodeine
Ethylmorphine
Morphine
Methadone
2
Q
Non-opiods used in cough
A
Dextromethorphan
Noscapine
3
Q
Dextromethorphan
A
MOA: Blocks NMDA receptors
Use: mild cough, OTC Drug
S/E: abuse potential, hallucinations, agitation
4
Q
Expectorants
A
Sodium citrate,
potassium citrate,
potassium iodide,
guaiphenesin,
ammonium chloride
5
Q
Mucolytics ( moa and examples)
A
MOA: Breaks down mucus and liqufies it for easy removal
Examples:
N acetyl cysteine
Ethyl cysteine
Methyl cysteine
Carbocysteine
Ambroxol
Bromhexeine
6
Q
Pharyngeal demulscents
A
Lozenges
Syrups
Liquorice
7
Q
MOA of bromhexeine and ambroxol
A
Depolymerises mucopolysacchrides
Mucus structure breakdown
Liqufies mucus
