Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Acts directly on the medullary cough center of the brain to depress the cough reflex, temporarily relieving cough.
Decongestants
Antihistamines
Pulmonary disorders Wthick mucous secretions (cystic fibrosis). Antidote for acetominophen OD. Breaks up mucus. Use cautiously with asthma.
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists
Sympathomimethics
Theophylline
Bronchospasm, nausea, vomiting, rash. Medication smells like rotten eggs. (An expected finding.)
Guaifenesin
Inhaled Steroids
Anticholinergics
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
Muycolytics
Antitussives - Therapeutic Actions
To treat asthma & COPD.
Treats asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.PT: Take f.g. H2O empty stomach, 1hr b4/2hr after meal. AVOID eating or drinking lrg amts caff.
IND: Nausea & vomiting. Thera Act: Selectively block the effects of histamine at the histamine-1 receptor sites, decreasing the allergic response.
Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) Patient Teachings
TS: Decrease edema & inflammation of the nasal membranes. Relieves discomfort. Most common SE: CNS disturbances(agitation, insomnia, tremors, anxiety)
Block the effect of leukotrienes or stop your body from producing them.
Block the action of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine.
Nasal decongestants for the treatment of allergic rhinitis & conjunctivitis. TA: Mimic/stimulate adrenergic nervous system.
Resp. infect caugh. TA: Loosening mucus in the airways & productive coughs. Pharmacokenetics: Administered orally. SE: GI upset, dizziness.
