Title: What Western medicine treats cough? Inventory and usage guide of popular cough medicines on the Internet
Recently, cough has become a common symptom in autumn and winter, and discussions about cough medicines continue to rise across the Internet. This article will combine the hot topics in the past 10 days, sort out commonly used clinical Western medicine cough remedies, and provide structured data comparison to help you make scientific choices.
1. Cough-related hotspot trends across the Internet (last 10 days)
| Hot search keywords | search index | associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| What to do if you have a dry cough without phlegm | 285,000 | Itchy throat, irritating cough |
| Cough gets worse at night | 192,000 | Cough and allergies after cold |
| Cough medicine side effects | 157,000 | Drowsiness, constipation |
2. Classification comparison table of mainstream Western cough medicines
| drug type | Representative medicine | Applicable symptoms | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| central antitussives | Dextromethorphan, codeine | Dry cough without phlegm | Disabled for those with excessive phlegm |
| peripheral antitussives | Benproperine | irritating cough | May cause dry mouth |
| expectorant and cough medicine | Ambroxol, acetylcysteine | Difficult to cough with sticky phlegm | Need to drink more water |
3. Detailed comparison of popular cough medicines
| Drug name | Dosage form | Onset of effect | Treatment recommendations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | Syrup/Tablet | 15-30 minutes | No more than 7 days |
| codeine phosphate | tablet | 30-45 minutes | Follow doctor's advice |
| Ambroxol hydrochloride | Oral liquid | 1 hour | 5-10 days |
4. Medication precautions
1.Selecting drugs according to symptoms: Dextromethorphan is the first choice for dry cough, and expectorants are needed for phlegm cough.
2.Taboo tips: Codeine is contraindicated in children, pregnant and lactating women
3.adverse reactions: Some cough medicines may cause dizziness and gastrointestinal discomfort
4.Combination medication: Antibiotics must be used according to doctor’s advice in case of bacterial infection
5. Expert advice
The latest guidelines from the Chinese Respiratory Association state:
- Coughs after a common cold usually resolve on their own in 2-3 weeks
- If it lasts for more than 8 weeks, check for asthma and other diseases
- Patients with chronic cough should avoid long-term reliance on antitussives
Conclusion:Cough medicines need to be selected according to specific symptoms, and it is recommended to use them under the guidance of a pharmacist. The statistical period of the data in this article is from November 1 to 10, 2023. For actual medication, please refer to the latest drug instructions.
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