DRUGS FOR COUGH
1. Pharyngeal Demulcents
Lozenges
Cough drops
Linctuses containing Syrup
Glycerine
Liquorice
2. Expectorants (Mucokinetics)
a. Bronchial secretion enhancers:
Sodium or Potassium citrate
Potassium iodide
Guaiphenesin (Glyceryl guaiacolate)
Balsum of Tolu
Vasaka
Ammonium chloride
b. Mucolytics:
Bromhexine
Ambroxol
Carbocisteine
Acetylcysteine
3. Antitussives (Cough centre suppressants)
a. Opioids:
Codeine
Pholcodeine
Ethylmorphine
b. Nonopioids:
Noscapine
Dextromethorphan
Chlophedianol
c. Antihistamines:
Chlorpheniramine
Diphenhydramine
Promethazine
4. Adjuvant Antitussives
Bronchodilators :
Salbutamol
Terbutalin