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This document discusses three drugs used to treat respiratory conditions: Flonase, a steroid nasal spray used to treat nasal allergies; Cipro, an antibiotic of the fluoroquinolone group used to treat bacterial infections; and Mucomyst, a mucolytic agent used to thin mucus making it easier to cough up. It provides information on the uses, dosages, side effects and cautions for each drug. The conclusion emphasizes that all three medications should only be used under a doctor's supervision and with consideration of any allergies, chronic conditions or pregnancy.

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Drugs used to treat respiratory system inflammation and infection By Desislava Atanasova
Flonase Flonase(fluticasone) is a steroid nasal spray. It is anti-inflammatory treatment for nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by allergies. The recommended dose is usually 1 to 2 sprays a day in each nostril. The bottle needs to be shaken well. However, it may take up to several days until the medication starts to work.
Flonase One should not use Flonase if she or he has glaucoma, cataract, liver disease, herpes simplex virus of the eyes, tuberculosis, sores inside ones nose. Side effects include nosebleed, noisy breathing, runny nose, redness, sores or white patches in the mouth or throat, fever, chills, weakness, flue like symptoms, nausea , vomiting, any wound that would not heal. Consult your doctor, if you have to combine Flonase with other medications
Cipro Cipro or Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic of the fluoroquinolones group that is used to treat bacterial infections. Cipro should be taken as prescribed, not larger or smaller dose, and it should be taken for the time period prescribed. Also it should be taken with full glass of water, with or without food. Capsules should not be opened, pills should not be chewed or crushed.
Cipro Side effects of Cipro include dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, bruising, swelling, tenderness or stiffness in any of ones joints; diarrhea, confusion, depression, seizures, ringing in the ears, vision problems, pale yellow skin, dark urine, fever, weakness, decreased urine or no urine at all, skin rashes. If one is taking anti-acids or medications containing calcium, magnesium or aluminum he or she should not take Cipro.
Mucomiyst Mucomyst or Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic (destroys or dissolves mucus). It liquedifies the mucus so it is easier to coughed up. It is also used as antidote for Tylenol in Tylenol overdose cases. The rout of administration is via inhalation, the number of doses depend on the persons condition; it is usually 3-5 ml of 20% solution or 6-10 ml of 10% solution , three to four times a day.
Mucomyst Side effects of Mucomyst includes wheezing, skin rash, clammy skin, fever, irritation or soreness in the mouth, throat or lungs, nausea, vomiting, runny nose. Other things to consider are that the person using the mucomyst should have a good cough reflex due to increased production of mucus. Also when used the medication has unpleasant odor.
Conclusion All three medications should be prescribed by a doctor. They should not be used if allergy to one of those medications is present. If pregnancy or other chronic condition is present, the doctor should be well aware.

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Drugs used to treat respiratory system inflammation and

  • 1. Drugs used to treat respiratory system inflammation and infection By Desislava Atanasova
  • 2. Flonase Flonase(fluticasone) is a steroid nasal spray. It is anti-inflammatory treatment for nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by allergies. The recommended dose is usually 1 to 2 sprays a day in each nostril. The bottle needs to be shaken well. However, it may take up to several days until the medication starts to work.
  • 3. Flonase One should not use Flonase if she or he has glaucoma, cataract, liver disease, herpes simplex virus of the eyes, tuberculosis, sores inside ones nose. Side effects include nosebleed, noisy breathing, runny nose, redness, sores or white patches in the mouth or throat, fever, chills, weakness, flue like symptoms, nausea , vomiting, any wound that would not heal. Consult your doctor, if you have to combine Flonase with other medications
  • 4. Cipro Cipro or Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic of the fluoroquinolones group that is used to treat bacterial infections. Cipro should be taken as prescribed, not larger or smaller dose, and it should be taken for the time period prescribed. Also it should be taken with full glass of water, with or without food. Capsules should not be opened, pills should not be chewed or crushed.
  • 5. Cipro Side effects of Cipro include dizziness, fainting, fast heartbeat, bruising, swelling, tenderness or stiffness in any of ones joints; diarrhea, confusion, depression, seizures, ringing in the ears, vision problems, pale yellow skin, dark urine, fever, weakness, decreased urine or no urine at all, skin rashes. If one is taking anti-acids or medications containing calcium, magnesium or aluminum he or she should not take Cipro.
  • 6. Mucomiyst Mucomyst or Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic (destroys or dissolves mucus). It liquedifies the mucus so it is easier to coughed up. It is also used as antidote for Tylenol in Tylenol overdose cases. The rout of administration is via inhalation, the number of doses depend on the persons condition; it is usually 3-5 ml of 20% solution or 6-10 ml of 10% solution , three to four times a day.
  • 7. Mucomyst Side effects of Mucomyst includes wheezing, skin rash, clammy skin, fever, irritation or soreness in the mouth, throat or lungs, nausea, vomiting, runny nose. Other things to consider are that the person using the mucomyst should have a good cough reflex due to increased production of mucus. Also when used the medication has unpleasant odor.
  • 8. Conclusion All three medications should be prescribed by a doctor. They should not be used if allergy to one of those medications is present. If pregnancy or other chronic condition is present, the doctor should be well aware.