EXPECTORANTS Flashcards
1
Q
Expectorants
A
Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
2
Q
Expectorants function (for productive cough)
A
Drugs that aid in the expectoration (removal) of mucus
Reduce the viscosity of secretions
Disintegrate and thin secretions
3
Q
Expectorants adverse effects
A
Nausea
Vomiting
Gastric irritation
4
Q
Expectorants indications
A
Used for the relief of productive coughs associated with:
-Common cold
-Bronchitis
-Laryngitis
-Pharyngitis
-Coughs caused y chronic paranasal sinusitis
-Pertussis
-Influenza
-Measles
