This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Commonly Prescribed For...
Mechanism Of Action - Opiod & Non-Opiod
Opiod: Act on the CNS (medulla) in the cough center to suppress cough. This drug also dries the mucosa of the respiratory tract which reduces symptoms of runny nose and postnasal drip. Opiods also provide analgesic effects. |
Non-Opiod: Acts the same way as an opiod sans CNS depression and analgesic effects. |
Generic & Trade Names
Drug |
Trade |
Route |
Opiod |
Codeine |
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solutions, tablets, capsules, suspensions |
Hydrocodone bitartate |
Non-Opiod |
Dextromethorphan |
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lozenges, solutions, capsules, granules, caplets, chewables, tablets, syrup |
Antihistamine |
Diphenhydramine |
Interactions
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Increase |
CNS Depressants |
The effects of opiod antitussives |
Side Effects
Opiods: |
Sedation |
Vomiting |
Nausea |
Constipation |
Lightheadesness |
Non-Opiods: |
Dizziness |
Nausea |
Sedation |
Drowsiness |
Dry Mouth |
Precautions & Contraindications
Respiratory Depression |
Opiod Dependency |
Drug Allergy |
Addison's Disease |
Alcohol |
BPH |
Increased ICP |
CNS Depressants |
Anoxia |
Hi serum CO2 levels |
Hypercapnia |
COPD |
Advanced Heart Disease* |
Hyperthyroidism* |
Hypertension* |
Glaucoma* |
MAOI* |
*Non-Opiods such as dextromethorphan.
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Evaluation/Desired Outcomes
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