The document breaks down drugs that work on the respiratory system into classifications such as antibiotics, antihistamines, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, decongestants, expectorants, and mucolytics. It provides details on common antibiotics like amoxicillin which is prescribed for lower respiratory infections. Antihistamines work by blocking the effects of histamine released during allergic reactions, with common over-the-counter options being Benadryl, Claritin-D, and Zyrtec. Expectorants make the respiratory tract less congested by thinning mucus, with popular brands being Mucinex and Robitussin.

1. By: Michal Klimek

3.  In Chapter 7 the following drugs that work on the
respiratory system were broken down into classifications:
 Antibiotic
 Antihistamine
 Antitussive
 Bronchodilator
 Corticosteroids
 Decongestant
 Expectorant
 Mucolytic

4.  Kill bacteria that cause respiratory infections.
 Some common forms of respiratory antibiotics are
amoxicillin, penicillin, and minocin.
 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.  Histamine is a nitrogen based chemical that is
released in your body during allergic reactions.
 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.
 Some antihistamines can be purchased over the
counter and are often marketed on television/radio.
 The most commonly marketed antihistamines include:
Benadryl, Claritin-D, and Zyrtec

7.  An expectorant is a type of drug that improves the
ability to cough up mucus from the lungs, bronchi,
and trachea.
 Expectorants help by thinning out the mucus and
making the respiratory tract less congested.
 Brand name expectorants may also be found in
pharmacies and local drug stores.
 The most commonly marketed expectorants are
Mucinex and Robitussin.