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Antitussives
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Antitussives
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Antitussives | Drugs that inhibit or suppress coughing. Used to treat dry, nonproductive coughs such as tracheobronchitis (kennel couch. Classified as centrally or peripherally acting. |
| Centrally Acting | Suppress coughing by depressing the cough center in the brain |
| Peripherally Acting | Depress cough receptors in the airways |