2. • There are hundreds of prescription and non-
prescription drugs that pertain to the Respiratory
System
• These drugs have a primary focus on treating the
following:
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Emphysema
• Lung Disease
• Pneumonia
• Sinus Infections
• Smoking Cessation
3. • Specific respiratory medications focus on a particular
ailment to treat or subside the symptoms
• In this presentation, the focus will
be on 3 different kinds of drugs:
• Flonase
• Cipro
• Mucomyst
4. • Pharmaceutical name: Fluticasone Nasal Spray
• Treats allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose) and
non-allergic rhinitis
• Common symptoms treated include:
• Sneezing
• Stuffy Nose
• Runny Nose
• Itchy Nose
• Used for symptoms both seasonally and all year round
• Comes in the form of a liquid spray to be used directly
into the nostrils
• Treatment is recommended once or twice a day
5. • Pharmaceutical name: Ciproflaxin
• Belongs to a class of antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones
• Used to treat infections caused by bacteria
• Also known for treating Anthrax – a very serious bacterial infection
• Cipro long-lasting tablets also treat Urinary Tract Infections
• Available in these forms:
• Standard Tablet - taken twice a day
• Extended Release Tablet – taken once a day
• Liquid Suspension – taken twice a day
• Symptoms typically improve within a
few days
6. • Generic name: Acetylcysteine
• Used to help thin and break up mucus in the airway due
to:
• Emphysema
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Also used to treat liver damage in event of an
Acetaminophen overdose
• Taken by mouth when treating a
lung disease
• Take as instructed by physician
• Given intravenously to counter
Acetaminophen
