Antibiotics target bacteria to treat infections without harming the host. Common brand name antibiotics include Zithromax, Novamex, and Levaquin, which treat infections like strep, syphilis, and UTIs but can cause side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and organ damage. Expectorants help bring up mucus from the respiratory tract, while antitussives suppress coughs. Popular expectorants include Mucinex and guaifenesin, and antitussives include Vicks Formula 44, hydrocodone, and dextromethorphan. Users should only take antibiotics as prescribed by a doctor.

2. Derive from living organisms.

4. Use caution when taking antibiotics Remember, only use antibiotics if prescribed to you by a doctor

5. Expectorant What is expectorant for? Medication that helps bring up discharge of fluid or mucus from the respiratory tract (lungs, bronchi, trachae).

6. Brand name of expectorants MucinexSupresses coughs, relieves chest and nasal congestion. Guaifenesin Helps to thin out phelgm in the lungs Pseudoephedrin Makes blood vessels smaller to reduce nose stuffiness.

7. Antitussive Does this picture give you a hint of what an antitussive is? It’s an agent that suppresses or relieves coughs.

8. Brand name antitussives Vicks formula 44 is an over the counter cough medicine Hydrocodone Treats severe pain and coughs Dextromethorphan Is an over the counter medicine; Robitussin, NyQuil.