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Drugs of The Respiratory System Robert Adams Biology 120
Allegra - Fexofenadine Drug used in treatment of hay fever and similar allergy symptoms. Allegra is a therapeutic drug and does not cure condition but treats symptoms.
Allegra Allegra is an antihistamine or histamine blocker. Histamine is the chemical in the body released by mast cells that causes the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Histamine attaches to certain receptor cells when this happens the allergy is activated. Allegra blocks histamine from bonding with these receptor cells known as H1.
Allegra Relieves sneezing Runny nose  Itchy eyes General body fatigue Rhinitis  Urticaria (hives)
AllegraSide Effects Headache Nausea  Dizziness Drowsiness Nervousness Heartburn Dry mouth Stomach pain Nightmares Allegra causes less drowsiness then its predecessors because it cannot cross the blood brain barrier.
Allegra Allegra tablets Allegra ODT (oral disintegrating tablets) Allegra oral suspension (liquid) All are now available over the counter in 12 and 24 hour form.
AllegraDosage Children ages 6-11 30mg twice daily Ages 12 and older 60mg twice daily Elderly 60mg once daily 1 hour after taking drug it enters the blood stream. Drug reaches maximum concentration in the blood after about 3 hours. Drug is effective up to 24 hours.
Allegra Should be taken on an empty stomach with water. Works best if not taken with fruit juices.
Afrin Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Nasal Spray
Afrin Used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by cold, sinus, allergies, and hay fever. Used to relieve sinus congestion and pressure.
Afrin Afrin is a liquid nasal spray. Afrin is considered to be a nasal decongestant. Afrin works by narrowing the blood vessels in the nasal passages, which leads to drainage and a decrease in congestion.
AfrinUsage Not for use by children 6 and under Not to be used more than once every 10 hours Prolonged use after 3 days may cause rebound congestion or chronic congestion, damage nasal tissue, and product dependency.
AfrinSide Effects Burning Increased nasal discharge Nose dryness Sneezing Nervousness Seizures Headache Nausea, dizziness Difficulty sleeping
AfrinPrecautions Do not use if suffering from high blood pressure Heart disease  Diabetes Glaucoma Liver or kidney disease Enlarged prostate Thyroid problems Pregnancy Taking MAO inhibitors
Afrin Afrin was first sold in 1966 Afrin became an over the counter medication in 1975
Robitussin Guaifenesin Dextromethorphan
Robitussin Drug is an over the counter medication used to relieve chest congestion. Used to relieve cough Helps controls symptoms but does not cure cause of symptoms
Robitussin Robitussin is an expectorant, which  is any agent that dissolves thick  mucus to relieve respiratory difficulties. Robitussin works by thinning the mucus in the air passages making it easier to cough up mucus.
RobitussinInstructions Not for children under 2 Ages 2-6 see doctor Ages 6-12 1 tsp every 4 hours Ages 12 and up 2 tsp every 4 hours Take with or without food
RobitussinSide Effects Vomiting Headache Loss of appetite Nausea Rash Drinking alcohol may increase the side effects of this drug. This medication may impair thing or reaction be careful driving and operating heavy machinery.
RobitussinPrecautions See doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding If suffering from asthma or emphysema If prescribed MAO inhibitors If suffering from glaucoma Enlarged prostate  High blood pressure
Robitussin Comes in …				 Tablet Syrup (Liquid) Capsule Dissolving granules

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Drugs of the respiratory

  • 1. Drugs of The Respiratory System Robert Adams Biology 120
  • 2. Allegra - Fexofenadine Drug used in treatment of hay fever and similar allergy symptoms. Allegra is a therapeutic drug and does not cure condition but treats symptoms.
  • 3. Allegra Allegra is an antihistamine or histamine blocker. Histamine is the chemical in the body released by mast cells that causes the symptoms of an allergic reaction. Histamine attaches to certain receptor cells when this happens the allergy is activated. Allegra blocks histamine from bonding with these receptor cells known as H1.
  • 4. Allegra Relieves sneezing Runny nose Itchy eyes General body fatigue Rhinitis Urticaria (hives)
  • 5. AllegraSide Effects Headache Nausea Dizziness Drowsiness Nervousness Heartburn Dry mouth Stomach pain Nightmares Allegra causes less drowsiness then its predecessors because it cannot cross the blood brain barrier.
  • 6. Allegra Allegra tablets Allegra ODT (oral disintegrating tablets) Allegra oral suspension (liquid) All are now available over the counter in 12 and 24 hour form.
  • 7. AllegraDosage Children ages 6-11 30mg twice daily Ages 12 and older 60mg twice daily Elderly 60mg once daily 1 hour after taking drug it enters the blood stream. Drug reaches maximum concentration in the blood after about 3 hours. Drug is effective up to 24 hours.
  • 8. Allegra Should be taken on an empty stomach with water. Works best if not taken with fruit juices.
  • 10. Afrin Used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by cold, sinus, allergies, and hay fever. Used to relieve sinus congestion and pressure.
  • 11. Afrin Afrin is a liquid nasal spray. Afrin is considered to be a nasal decongestant. Afrin works by narrowing the blood vessels in the nasal passages, which leads to drainage and a decrease in congestion.
  • 12. AfrinUsage Not for use by children 6 and under Not to be used more than once every 10 hours Prolonged use after 3 days may cause rebound congestion or chronic congestion, damage nasal tissue, and product dependency.
  • 13. AfrinSide Effects Burning Increased nasal discharge Nose dryness Sneezing Nervousness Seizures Headache Nausea, dizziness Difficulty sleeping
  • 14. AfrinPrecautions Do not use if suffering from high blood pressure Heart disease Diabetes Glaucoma Liver or kidney disease Enlarged prostate Thyroid problems Pregnancy Taking MAO inhibitors
  • 15. Afrin Afrin was first sold in 1966 Afrin became an over the counter medication in 1975
  • 17. Robitussin Drug is an over the counter medication used to relieve chest congestion. Used to relieve cough Helps controls symptoms but does not cure cause of symptoms
  • 18. Robitussin Robitussin is an expectorant, which is any agent that dissolves thick mucus to relieve respiratory difficulties. Robitussin works by thinning the mucus in the air passages making it easier to cough up mucus.
  • 19. RobitussinInstructions Not for children under 2 Ages 2-6 see doctor Ages 6-12 1 tsp every 4 hours Ages 12 and up 2 tsp every 4 hours Take with or without food
  • 20. RobitussinSide Effects Vomiting Headache Loss of appetite Nausea Rash Drinking alcohol may increase the side effects of this drug. This medication may impair thing or reaction be careful driving and operating heavy machinery.
  • 21. RobitussinPrecautions See doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding If suffering from asthma or emphysema If prescribed MAO inhibitors If suffering from glaucoma Enlarged prostate High blood pressure
  • 22. Robitussin Comes in … Tablet Syrup (Liquid) Capsule Dissolving granules