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(P) DEXTROMETHORPHAN
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4: Chronic nonproductive cough
MECH: Directly affects the cough center in the medulla CONTRAS: Emphysema Asthma ADVERSES: Nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dizziness, irritability, and restlessness |
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(P) PSUDOEPHRINE
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DECONGESTANT
4: Reduces volume of nasal mucus recommended for the temporary relief of nasal congestion MECH: Constricts nasal mucous membranes CONTRAS: Caution w/ preg/lact ADVERSES: SYMPATHOMIMETIC Tension, anxiety, restlessness, tremor, insomnia, and weakness * Use a humidifier, drink plenty of fluids, and avoid smoke-filled rooms |
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(P) FEXOFENADINE (ALLEGRA)
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ANTIHISTAMINE
4: seasonal & perennial allergies MECH: Selectively blocks histamine at H1-receptors ADVERSES: Nausea, vomiting, dysmenorrhea, drowsiness, dyspepsia, and fatigue * how often the patient drinks apple, grapefruit, or orange juice = decrease absorption * |
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(P) GUAIFENESIN
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EXPECTORANT (make you spit)
4: dry, nonproductive cough MECH: Enhances output of respiratory tract fluids by reducing adhesiveness & surface tension of the fluids = liquifies lower resp tract secretions (makes it easier to cough them up) ADVERSES: GI symptoms, headache, and dizziness * eat small, frequent meals to alleviate GI upset * * do not use for longer than 1 week* * smokers have a decreased mucocilliary elevator * * pts need FLUIDS with this * |
