Drug Class
Drugs used to stop or reduce coughing and only used for nonproductive coughs
What is Antitussives?
Codeine
What is Opioid Antitussives?
Prevents inflammation and bronchoconstriction
What is Leukotriene Modifiers?
Montelukast
What is Leukotriene Modifiers?
Bronchoconstriction
What is Anti-Cholinergics (Ipratropium)?
Suppresses cough reflex; provides pain relief
What is Opioid Antitussives?
Dextromethorphan
What is Antitussives?
Binds with histamine receptors
What is Anti-histamines?
Guaifenesin
What is Expectorant?
Mucus Plugged
Dilation of bronchioles acutely
What is Short Acting Beta Agonist?
Fluticasone
What is Inhaled Corticosteroids?
Thins out mucus
What is Expectorant?
Acetylcysteine
What is Mucolytics?
Chronic Bronchoconstriction Control
What is Inhaled Corticosteroids (Fluticasone), LABA (Salmeterol), Leukotriene Modifiers (Montelukast)?
Anti-inflammatory for lungs
What is Inhaled Corticosteroids?
Salmeterol
What is Long Acting Beta Agonist?
Breaks down thick mucus, acetaminophen antidote
What is Mucolytics?
Diphenhydramine
What is Anti-histamines?
Acute Bronchospasm
What is SABA (Albuterol)?
Maintains Bronchodilation
What is Long Acting Beta Agonist?
Albuterol
What is Short Acting Beta Agonist?
Oppose acetycholine; relieving bronchospasm
What is Anti-cholinergics
Ipratropium
What is Anti-Cholinergics?
Dry Cough
What is Antitussive (Dextromethorphan) & Opioid Antitussive (Codeine)?