Category Archives: Respiratories

Guidelines for Using Expectorants

Posted on February 5, 2008 by steve

Type of Drug:Loosens excessive respiratory secretions, mucus, and other foreign debris. How the Drug Works: Expectorants thin mucous secretions in the lungs and make the phlegm less sticky. The mucus is easier to cough up. This reduces chest congestion and … Continue reading →

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How Nedocromil Sodium Drug Information Works?

Posted on October 5, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Respiratory inhalant. How the Nedocromil Sodium Works: Nedocromil sodium inhibits the activity of inflammatory cells associated with asthma. Uses of The Nedocromil Sodium: As maintenance therapy in the management of mild to moderate bronchial asthma. Nedocromil sodium … Continue reading →

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Drug Interactions for Nasal Decongestants Drug

Posted on August 22, 2007 by steve

Type of Drug: Nasal decongestants. How the Drug Works: Nasal decongestants shrink swollen and congested nasal tissues (mucous membranes) by constricting blood vessels. This should relieve congestion (stuffy feeling), promote drainage of mucus, and improve breathing. Local application (eg, nasal … Continue reading →

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Upper Respiratory Combination Information

Posted on July 27, 2007 by steve

Combination products are frequently used in the therapy of respiratory conditions. These fixed-dose combination products may present two problems: (1) The patient may not need all the components in the product; (2) the patient may need the components, but in … Continue reading →

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Ipratropium Bromide – How Ipratropium Bromide Works

Posted on June 18, 2007 by admin

Ipratropium Bromide – Guidelines for Using Ipratropium Bromide – Uses and Benefits Type of Drug: Respiratory inhalant; bronchodilator. How the Ipratropium Bromide Works: Ipratropium bromide blocks the action of the chemical transmitter acetylcholine when inhaled orally. Acetylcholine stimulates the muscles … Continue reading →

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Antihistamines – Uses and Benefits – How Does it Works?

Posted on May 26, 2007 by steve

Antihistamines Information – Side Effects, Uses and Benefits Type of Drug: Antihistamine; allergy medications. How the Drug Works: Antihistamines block the effects of histamine at H1 receptors in the body .Histamine is one of the chemicals released in the body … Continue reading →

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