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RESP PHARM: Antitussives

Terms in this set (6)

Suppress the cough center in medulla

depress cough receptors in trachea/lungs

non-opioid & opioid

Non Opioid

cough suppression

Dextromorphan
Tessalon perles (benzonatate)

dizzy
headache
drowsy
N/V
nasal congestion
dry mouth
urinary retention

Opioid

cough suppression thru action on CNS

chronic NP cough

Tussar (Codeine)

narcotic
expectorant
decongestant

contraindicated in pts with acute asthma, head trauma, alcoholism, liver/renal dysfx,

dizzy - should lie down
headache
drowsy
N/V
nasal congestion
dry mouth
urinary retention
HYPOtension
bradycardia
resp depression

SAFETY

PT teaching

Monitor response and effects; absence or decreased episodes of coughing

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