Expectorants And Antitussives

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Expectorants

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are drugs used to assist in the removal of secretions or exudate from the trachea, bronchi, or lungs. They act by liquifying viscid mucus or mucopurulent exudates.

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Antitussives

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are agents that specifically inhibit or suppress the act of coughing.

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Expectorants and antitussives are most commonly used in the

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symptomatic treatment of the common cold or bronchitis

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Guaifenesin

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Robitussin

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Guaifenesin

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an expectorant. May be useful in the symptomatic relief of dry, nonproductive coughs

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Dextromethorphan (DM):

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Non-narcotic derivative of codeine. Used to control nonporductive coughs by soothing minor throat and bronchial irritations

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Benzonatate

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Tessalon Perles

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Benzonatate

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Is an antitussive. It anesthetizes the stretch receptors located in the respiratory passaages and lungs, reducing the cough reflex at its source.

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Terpin Hydrate Elixir with Codeine

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ETH with Codeine

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Terpin Hydrate Elixir with Codeine (ETH with Codeine):

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Used primarily as a vehicle for the codeine but has a mild expectorant effect. Contains 40 percent alcohol.