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Pharm Ch.7
Pharmacology ch 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| antihistamines- Blocks histamines from binding to histamine receptor sites in tissues | fexofenadine: Allergaloratadine: Claritin |
| antitussives- Relieve or surpress coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the medulla of the brain | hydrocodone: Hycodandextromethorphan: Vicks Formula 44 |
| bronchodilators- Stimulate bronchial muscles to relax, therby expaining air passages, resulting in increased air flow. | albuterol: Proventi, Ventolinsalmeterol: Servevent |
| corticosteriods- Blocks production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions | baclemethasone dipropionate: Vanceril, Becloventtriamcinolone: Azmacort |
| decongestants- lets you breath through your nasal passage better, if congested | oxymetazoline: Dristanpseudoephedrine: Drixoral, Sudafed |
| expectorants- liquify respiratory secreations so that they are more easily dislodged during cough episodes | guaifenesin: Robitussin, Organidin |