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Cough Suppressants
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Summary
Cough Suppressants
, also known as antitussives, are
Medications designed to reduce the urge to cough
, often used to treat dry,
Non-productive coughs
. They work by acting on the
Brain's cough center
to decrease the
Cough Reflex
, providing
Relief from persistent coughing
that can
Disrupt sleep
and
Daily Activities
.
Concepts
Antitussive
Cough Reflex
Non-productive Cough
Central Nervous System
Dextromethorphan
Codeine
Cough Center
Respiratory System
Pharmacology
Side Effects
Symptomatic Relief
Relevant Degrees
Pathology of the Respiratory System 67%
General and Professional Pharmacy 33%
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