Ambroxol
Uses
Ambroxol is used in the treatment of allergic disorders and the symptoms it can cause
How it Works
Ambroxol is used known as an antihistamine, it works by blocking histamine receptors and increasing the breakdown of mucus.Ambroxol works by selectively inhibiting the H1 histamine receptors therefore preventing histamine from acting on its receptors Ambroxol helps to alleviate the symptoms caused by hay fever or other allergies (such as a runny nose and watery eyes). Ambroxol has secretolytic properties, and it works by reducing the viscosity (thickness) of mucus, allowing for more of it to be removed from the body.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ambroxol may suffer from such side effects;
Headache
Digestive upset
Dry feeling inside the mouth
Discomfort affecting the throat
Feelings of fatigue or somnolence
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Difficulty in urination,
Heartburn,
Itching,
Nausea,
Rash
Chlorpheniramine
Uses
Chlorpheniramine is used as a treatment for allergic disorders and the symptoms it may cause.
How it Works
Chlorpheniramine works to treat allergic disorders and its symptoms by blocking histamine from binding to its receptors, which helps to provide relief from any allergies and its symptoms.When an allergic reaction occurs, cells in the body release histamine, this causes histamine to bind to certain receptors in the body, which then leads to allergy symptoms. Chlorpheniramine helps to overcome and treat these symptoms.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Chlorpheniramine may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Constipation,
Loss of appetite,
Drowsiness,
Dry mouth,
Dry throat,
Dry skin,
Headache,
Inability to empty the urinary bladder,
Nasal congestion,
Chest congestion,
Vomiting
Levosalbutamol
Uses
Levosalbutamol is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (copd) and the symptoms it can cause
How it Works
The Levosalbutamol works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways in the lungs which opens the airways allowing air to pass through and makes breathing easier.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Levosalbutamol can include the symptoms below;
Cough,
Throat irritation,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Respiratory tract inflammation,
Respiratory tract infection
Guaifenesin
Uses
Guaifenesin is used in the treatment of chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.
How it Works
Guaifenesin is known as an expectorant. Guaifenesin helps loosen congestion in the chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through the mouth. Guaifenesin in short decreases the stickiness of airway secretions and helps in their removal from the airways.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Guaifenesin can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Itchy rash,
Diarrhea,
Dizziness,
Headache,
Hives,
Nausea or vomiting,
Skin rash,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Stomach pain,
Vomiting
