Antitussive

Antitussive is a medicine (such as dextromethorphan or pholcodine) that suppresses coughing in humans. Perhaps the effect of these drugs is associated with inhibition of the cough center in the brain, as well as with some weakening of breathing in humans. A number of analgesics (such as codeine, diamorphine (see Heroin) and methadone) also have an antitussive effect.

Antitussive: description Antitussive therapy is a complex of medications aimed at suppressing the cough reflex at the level of the nervous system. The mechanism of action of the drug is based on blocking cough centers in the brain and weakening the transmission of impulses from the cough nerve to the diaphragm.

Medicines with antitussive activity have a wide variety of chemical compositions. Analgesics with an opioid structure (morphine, heroin), alkaloids (codeine), medicinal substances of plant origin (psilocybin, codterpine, siresp), novocaine tranquilizers, bromides and others can act as cough suppressants.

Cough remedies are available for adults and children in different forms - in the form of syrup, tablets and capsules, drops, and inhalation spray. The drug is selected depending on the severity of the disease. Thus, for acute respiratory viral infections and influenza, sugar-free lozenges sold without a prescription are often prescribed. In the later stages of pneumonia, only prescription medications for dry cough can effectively reduce the unpleasant symptom: relieve bronchospasms and pain, remove phlegm, mitigate inflammation of the mucous membrane, etc. In children, if possible, drugs should be used only under the supervision of a specialist.

How to get rid of dry and sore throat? Among the remedies for sore throat at home, an important place is occupied by: warm, generous drinks - fruit drinks, herbal decoctions

Why do you need an antitussive drug?

Every day we are faced with various external factors, such as dry air, dust, dirt, smoke, etc., which can cause coughing. Sometimes a cough is a reaction to allergies, environmental toxins, food irritants, respiratory diseases, heartburn, or bronchospasms. If we see someone with a cold,