3. ο In Chapter 7 the following drugs that work on the
respiratory system were broken down into classifications:
ο Antibiotic
ο Antihistamine
ο Antitussive
ο Bronchodilator
ο Corticosteroids
ο Decongestant
ο Expectorant
ο Mucolytic
4. ο Kill bacteria that cause respiratory infections.
ο Some common forms of respiratory antibiotics are
amoxicillin, penicillin, and minocin.
ο Amoxicillin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for
lower respiratory tract infections and is often
prescribed in tablet form at a dosage of 500mg every 8
hours.
5. ο Histamine is a nitrogen based chemical that is
released in your body during allergic reactions.
ο Antihistamines are a form of prescription drugs that
are given to individuals to control allergic reactions by
blocking the effects of histamine that has been
released into their body.
ο Some antihistamines can be purchased over the
counter and are often marketed on television/radio.
ο The most commonly marketed antihistamines include:
Benadryl, Claritin-D, and Zyrtec
6.
7. ο An expectorant is a type of drug that improves the
ability to cough up mucus from the lungs, bronchi,
and trachea.
ο Expectorants help by thinning out the mucus and
making the respiratory tract less congested.
ο Brand name expectorants may also be found in
pharmacies and local drug stores.
ο The most commonly marketed expectorants are
Mucinex and Robitussin.
