Note
Studied by 4 people
chapter 7 medications
Antibiotics
ampicillin; has no brand name in the book
amoxicillin; Augmentin, Amoxil
ciprofloxacin; Cipro
antihistamine
fexofenadine; Allegra
loratadine; Claratin
diphenhydramine; Benadryl
antitussive
hydrocodon; Hycodan
dextromethorphan; Vicks Formula 44
bronchodilator
albuterol; Proventil, Ventolin
theophylline; Theo-Dur
corticosteroids
fluticasone; Flonase
mometasone; Nasonex
triamcinolone; Azmacort
decongestant
oxymetazoline; Afrin, Dristan, Sinex
pseudoephedrine; Drixoral, Sudafed
expectorant
guaifenesin; Robitussin
mucolytic
N-acetyl-cysteine; Mucomyst
antibiotic
Kills bacteria (for respiratory infections in this chapter)
antihistamine
Blocks effects of histamine released by immune system during an allergy attack
antitussive
Stops urge to cough
bronchodilator
Relaxes muscle spasms in the bronchial tubes. Treats asthma.
corticosteroids
Reduces inflammation and swelling in the respiratory tract.
decongestant
Reduces stuffiness and congestion
expectorant
Improves ability to cough up mucus
mucolytic
Liquifies mucus