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Cough suppressants<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Suppresses the cough reflex by working directly on the cough centre in the brain. Also known as antitussives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Use:<\/strong> Non-productive cough <\/p>\n\n

Example:<\/strong> Dextromethorphan <\/p>\n\n

Side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

1. Occasionally drowsiness<\/p>\n\n

2. It may make breathing more difficult for people already having trouble, e.g. during an asthma attack, someone with emphysema <\/p>\n\n

3. Syrup or lozenge formulations also have a soothing effect<\/p>\n\n

4. Take care not to give a cough suppressant twice \u2013 once in tablets and again in a cough mixture.<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-64c1cb89ce145.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U","source":"https:\/\/www.bargainchemist.co.nz\/products\/robitussin-dry-cough-forte-200ml"},"width":115,"height":275},"imageAltText":"'Robutussin Dry Cough Forte' packaging"},{"text":"

Cough expectorants<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Thins mucous so that it can be cleared from the airways and soothes mucous membranes in the respiratory tract. <\/p>\n\n

Use:<\/strong> Productive cough <\/p>\n\n

Example: <\/strong>Guaiphenesin <\/p>\n\n

Side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

1. Occasionally causes nausea or vomiting, stomach pain <\/p>\n\n

2. Should not be combined with an antihistamine because an antihistamine can dry the mucous. <\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-64c1cd182d3b3.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U","source":"https:\/\/www.unichemcherrywoodpharmacy.co.nz\/bisolvon-chesty-forte-200ml"},"width":295,"height":734},"imageAltText":"'Robitussin Chesty Cough' packaging"},{"text":"

Mucolytics <\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

Acts directly on the mucous to break down thick sticky secretions to make is easier to cough up and clear from the airways.<\/p>\n\n

Use:<\/strong> Productive cough<\/p>\n\n

Example: <\/strong>Bromhexine<\/p>\n\n

Side effects: <\/strong>Not to be used if person has a stomach ulcer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Combination<\/strong><\/p>\n","answer":"

A combination of expectorant <\/strong>and Mucolytic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Use:<\/strong> Productive cough<\/p>\n\n

Example:<\/strong> Guaiphenesin and Brohexime<\/p>\n","tips":{},"image":{"path":"images\/image-64c1ce681d7cd.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U","source":"https:\/\/www.chemistwarehouse.co.nz\/buy\/49825\/benadryl-chesty-forte-cough-liquid-berry-flavour-200ml"},"width":138,"height":323},"imageAltText":"'Benadryl Chesty Forte' packaging"}],"behaviour":{"enableRetry":true,"disableBackwardsNavigation":false,"scaleTextNotCard":false,"randomCards":false,"maxProficiency":5,"quickProgression":false},"answer":"Turn","next":"Next","prev":"Previous","retry":"Retry","correctAnswer":"I got it right!","incorrectAnswer":"I got it wrong","round":"Round @round","cardsLeft":"Cards left: @number","nextRound":"Proceed to round @round","startOver":"Start over","showSummary":"Next","summary":"Summary","summaryCardsRight":"Cards you got right:","summaryCardsWrong":"Cards you got wrong:","summaryCardsNotShown":"Cards in pool not shown:","summaryOverallScore":"Overall Score","summaryCardsCompleted":"Cards you have completed learning:","summaryCompletedRounds":"Completed rounds:","summaryAllDone":"Well done! You have mastered all @cards cards by getting them correct @max times!","progressText":"Card @card of @total","cardFrontLabel":"Card front","cardBackLabel":"Card back","tipButtonLabel":"Show tip","audioNotSupported":"Your browser does not support this audio","confirmStartingOver":{"header":"Start over?","body":"All progress will be lost. Are you sure you want to start over?","cancelLabel":"Cancel","confirmLabel":"Start over"},"title":"","description":"

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