chapter 7 medications

antibiotics

Medications that kill bacteria, useful for treating respiratory infections.

fexofenadine

Antihistamine marketed as Allegra, used to relieve allergy symptoms.

amoxicillin

Antibiotic with brand names Augmentin and Amoxil, used for bacterial infections.

dextromethorphan

An antitussive found in Vicks Formula 44 that stops the urge to cough.

albuterol

Bronchodilator marketed as Proventil and Ventolin, used to relax bronchial muscles.

fluticasone

Corticosteroid known as Flonase, reduces inflammation in the respiratory tract.

oxymetazoline

Decongestant sold under brand names Afrin, Dristan, and Sinex, reduces nasal congestion.

guaifenesin

Expectorant marketed as Robitussin, improves the ability to cough up mucus.

N-acetyl-cysteine

Mucolytic known as Mucomyst, liquifies mucus in the airways.

loratadine

Antihistamine sold as Claritin, blocks effects of histamine during allergy attacks.

hydrocodon

Antitussive sold as Hycodan, used to stop the urge to cough.

theophylline

Bronchodilator known as Theo-Dur that relaxes bronchial muscle spasms.

mometasone

Corticosteroid marketed as Nasonex, reduces inflammation and swelling in the respiratory tract.

pseudoephedrine

Decongestant found in Drixoral and Sudafed that alleviates stuffiness.

triamcinolone

Corticosteroid known as Azmacort, used for reducing airway inflammation.