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The word 'expectorant' refers to a type of medicine that triggers production of sputum by the air passages(to treat coughs) whereas an antitussive is a drug that prevents or relieves cough.
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Can antitussive and expectorant medications be used to treat cold?
No, because they work 'against' each other. The antitussive suppresses the cough and the expectorant loosens the phlegm and makes the person want to cough to clear the muck out of their airways.
Is sodium citrate is either demulscent or expectorant?
It is an expectorant
Is administered to prevent or relieve coughing?
It`s an ANTITUSSIVE. Not antitussiff. And yes, it prevents or relieves cough.
Is Tylenol a antitussive?
No, its a analgesic
What are the disadvantages of antitussive?
There are none
What is antitussive?
An antitussive is a medication used to suppress or relieve coughing. It works by reducing the activity of the cough reflex in the brain. Common examples include codeine, dextromethorphan, and benzonatate.
When could expectorant be prescribed?
We may advise taking an expectorant when the cough is with mucus aor phlegm is coming out
Which group show antitussive effect?
The Los Angeles Lakers
What is an antitussive?
An antitussive is a type of medication that helps to suppress or relieve coughing. It is commonly used to treat coughs associated with colds, flu, bronchitis, or other respiratory conditions. Antitussives work by acting on the cough reflex in the brain or by soothing the irritated throat.
Which of these sorts of drugs would you consume to combat a dry cough?
Antitussive
What is dextromethuphan?
Dexomethorphan(DXM or DM) is an antitussive (cough suppressant) drug.
What is the discharge of phlegm from the respiratory called?
Expectorant
