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Expectorants and Antitussives Overview by linia is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Expectorants are oral drugs that enhance bronchial secretion and facilitate mucus clearance, with guaifenesin being the only FDA-approved expectorant in the U.S. Antitussives are drugs that suppress cough, primarily used for dry, nonproductive coughs, and are classified into opioids, non-opioids, antihistamines, and peripherally acting agents. The document also lists various expectorant and antitussive drug combinations, their uses, and dosages.
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- linia
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