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bronchodilators
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beta-agonists (terbutaline, albuterol, metaproternol)
methylxanthine derivatives (theophylline, aminophylline) |
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peripheral acting antitussives
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not very useful; bronchodilators, demulcents, antiinflammatories
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central acting antitussives
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direct depression of cough center in medulla
hydromorphone, dextromethophan, morphine, codine, butorphanol |
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mucolytics
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acetylcystine: disrupts di-sulfide bonds in mucus
saline water |
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expectorants
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gauifenisine; limited usefulness
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decongestants
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cause vasocontriction and bronchoconstriction
ephedrine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine |
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respiratory stimulants
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doxapram: direct stimulation of respiratory center
used only for laryngeal diagnostics and neonates |
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antiinflammatories
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NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, antihistamines, cormolyn sodium, leukotriene receptor antagonists, beta2 agonists, methylxanthines
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antimicrobials
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use if suspect UPPER respiratory disease, bordatella, mycoplasma, chlamydia, bacT pneumonia, pyothorax (clavamox)
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