Bronchodilators and Decongestants
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Which plant is traditionally used to treat asthma and nasal congestion?

  • Alkaloids
  • Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra) (correct)
  • Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract
  • Saponin

    • What is the activity of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra)?

  • Antipyretic
  • Antihistamine
  • Expectorant
  • Bronchodilatator (correct)

    • What is the therapeutic indication of Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract?

  • Treatment of asthma and nasal congestion
  • Herbal medicinal product used as an expectorant in case of productive cough (correct)
  • Treatment of hypertension and cardiovascular events
  • Treatment of bronchitis and catarrh

    • Which essential oil is known for its antiseptic, expectorant, and spasmolytic properties?

    <p>Thymus serpyllums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was camphor taken off the market?

    <p>It had hepatotoxic and neurotoxic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which essential oil was taken off the market due to its toxicological risks?

    <p>Camphor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of Thymus serpyllums (Thyme) essential oil?

    <p>Carminative, antiseptic, and antitussive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used for the treatment of bronchitis and catarrh?

    <p>Hedera helix (Ivy)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the activities of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra)?

    <p>Bronchodilator, sympathomimetic, anorexant, CNS and cardiac stimulant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the contraindications for the use of Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract?

    <p>Children under 2 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following symptoms can an overdose of camphor cause?

    <p>Vomiting and convulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of Eucalyptus essential oil?

    <p>Antispasmodic and decongestant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an activity of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra)?

    <p>Bronchodilator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plant is used as an expectorant in case of productive cough?

    <p>Hedera helix (Ivy)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the contraindication for the use of Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract?

    <p>Respiratory symptoms in children under 2 years of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk associated with the use of Ephedrae Herba (Hephedra)?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an activity of Hedera helix (Ivy) Extract?

    <p>Expectorant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the functions of Eucalyptus essential oil?

    <p>Antiseptic, expectorant, and decongestant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which essential oil is known to be toxic in overdose?

    <p>Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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