Respiratory Health: Medications
Cromolyn sodium inhalation
02/13/04, HealthwiseCromolyn sodium inhalation will not stop an asthma attack that has already started. It is used to prevent attacks.
Albuterol inhalation
05/14/08, HealthwiseIt is important to keep this medication on hand at all times. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. Keep using all of your other medications as prescribed by your doctor.
Decongestants for sinusitis
08/15/08, HealthwiseDecongestants reduce swelling of the mucous membrane in the nose and sinuses associated with sinusitis by constricting blood vessels and reducing the blood supply to nasal mucous membranes. This reduces nasal congestion, stuffines
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Carbetapentane and pseudoephedrine
04/14/07, HealthwisePseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
Dihydrocodeine, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine
03/26/08, HealthwiseDihydrocodeine is in a group of drugs called narcotics. It is a cough suppressant that affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Dextromethorphan
03/24/08, HealthwiseDextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Guaifenesin, phenylephrine, and pyrilamine
01/03/08, HealthwiseAvoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.
Ipratropium inhalation
03/24/08, HealthwiseBefore using this medication, tell your doctor if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, or an enlarged prostate or bladder obstruction. If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use ipratropium inhalatio
Albuterol
02/13/04, HealthwiseSeek medical attention if you notice that you require more than your usual or more than the maximum amount of any asthma medication in a 24-hour period. An increased need for medication could be an early sign of a serious asthma attack.
Triamcinolone inhalation
10/30/07, HealthwiseContact your doctor if your asthma symptoms do not improve after using triamcinolone inhalation for 2 weeks.
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