This document summarizes information about four respiratory medications: Mucomyst (acetylcysteine), Ventolin (albuterol), and Hycodan (hydrocodone and homatropine). It provides details on the generic and brand names, uses, and common side effects of each medication. Mucomyst is used to treat lung diseases by thinning mucus, Ventolin is a bronchodilator used for asthma and COPD symptoms, and Hycodan combines hydrocodone and homatropine to suppress coughs as well as relieve pain. All medications require a prescription and can cause side effects like nausea, dizziness, and constipation.

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2. MucomystGeneric name: acetylcysteine Acetylcysteine comes in two forms: Inhaler (as a mucolytic) Tablets (for acetaminophen overdose) Mucomyst is a brand name of acetylcysteineuse to treat lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis and pneumonia).

3. MucomystGeneric name: acetylcysteine Mucomyst is effective in decreasing viscosity of secretions (mucus) in the lung diseases mentioned. It liquefies or dissolves the mucus so that it may be coughed up or in some cases, by suction. Mucomyst is only available by prescription. Mucomyst side effects include nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, and runny nose. Other serious side effects include stomach pain, black stools and in rare occasions, chest pain and trouble breathing.

4. VentolinGeneric name: albuterol Ventolin is a bronchodilator. A bronchodilator relaxes the smooth muscle in the airways to allow easier breathing. Ventolin is used to prevent and treat wheezing, chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ventolin comes as a tablet, syrup and an extended release (long-acting) tablet.

5. VentolinGeneric name: albuterol Ventolin does not cure the lung diseases mentioned but it helps control their symptoms. Common side effects include tremor, dizziness, muscle cramps, nosebleed, nausea and difficulty sleeping. More serious side effects include chest pain, difficulty breathing and swallowing, and a irregular heartbeat. Ventolin is only available by prescription.

6. HycodanGeneric name: hydrocodone and homatropine Hycodan, an analgesic and cough suppressant, contains 2 medications:hydrocodone and homatropine, a combination medication that relieves cough by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing. The exact mechanism of hydrocodone is not known. However, hydrocodone, like other opiates, decrease the feeling of pain and reduce emotional response to pain Because hydrocodone is a narcotic, it may become habit-forming. The combination of the homatropine works against the narcotic to prevent an overdose

7. HycodanGeneric name: hydrocodone and homatropine This medication is a short term treatment to relieve dry coughs. It comes in the form of syrup or long-acting tablets. Common side effects include constipation, drowsiness, difficulty urination, headaches, and shallow breathing.