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1. Drug Descriptions
By: Seria Wallace

2. Flonase- Fluticasone Propionate
• Corticosteroid
• Reduces inflammation of the
respiratory tract
• Usually for allergy relief
• Nasal spray to ensure medicine is
applied locally and don’t spread
throughout the body

3. Benefits Of Flonase
• 24hr protection from allergy symptoms
• Relieves nasal congestion
• Can be used every day of the allergy
season
• Helps block 6 allergic substances

4. Side Effects Of Flonase
• A common side affect of Flonase is a bloody nose
• Less common side effects are:
• Cough
• Fever
• Headache
• Mustache
• Sore throat
• Sore inside nose
• Stuffy and runny nose
• Unusual tiredness and weakness

5. Hycodan(Hydrocodone
Bitrate/Homatopine Methylbromide)
• Antitussive
• Relieves the urge to cough
• Comes in tablet and syrup form
• Narcotic cough suppressant

6. Uses Of Hycodan
• Used to treat cough caused by different
sources
• Cough from common cold
• Long term smoking
• Build up of mucus
• May also be used for unlisted purposes

7. Side Effect Of Hycodan
• Common Side Effect
• Mild drowsiness
• Trouble concentrating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation
• Itchy skin and rash
• Serious side effects
• Painful urination
• Urinating less or not at all
• Extreme drowsiness or weakness
• Feeling like you may pass out
• Weak or shadow breathing
• Feeling anxious or fearful
• Unusual thoughts or behavior

8. Robitussin (Guaifensin)
• Expectorant
• Improves ability to cough up mucus
• Helps loosen congestion in chest to make it
easier to cough
• Usually aids in relief of common cold

9. Benefits Of Robitussin
• Relieves
• Coughs
• Itchy watery eyes
• Headache
• Chest congestion
• Sneezing
• Fever
• Itching throats
• Body aches
• Nasal/sinus congestion
• Runny nose
• Sore throat

10. Side Effects
• Common side effects
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Less common
• Itching/swelling (esp. face, tongue throat)
• Rash
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing

11. Sources
• Flonase.com
• Webmd.com
• Rxlist.com
• Drugs.com