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### 3. Antitussives * Stops cough reflex (in medulla) if nonproductive/harmful cough * **Contraindicated:** opioid dependency, respiratory depression * **No driving** * **We need a respiratory and cough assessment** * **Categories:** * **Opioid:** suppresses cough reflex, drying effect → increa...

### 3. Antitussives * Stops cough reflex (in medulla) if nonproductive/harmful cough * **Contraindicated:** opioid dependency, respiratory depression * **No driving** * **We need a respiratory and cough assessment** * **Categories:** * **Opioid:** suppresses cough reflex, drying effect → increased viscosity, runny nose. * codeine * hydrocodone - depression * **Nonopioid:** dextromethorphan ### 4. Expectorants * Decreases the viscosity of secretions * Indirectly decreases the tendency to cough. * Patient should take fluid to loosen and liquefy secretions. * guaifenesin