antitussive
Stops the hacking
An antitussive is a medication that suppresses coughing: The doctor prescribed an antitussive for her persistent dry cough.
Codeine and dextromethorphan are common antitussives.
As an adjective, it describes anything with cough-suppressing properties: antitussive effects, antitussive syrup.
Cough-suppressing drug compound
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
- suppressantAgent that restrains activity
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- lozengeMedicated tablet for sucking
expectorant · mucolytic · bronchodilator · antihistamine · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage · pharmacotherapy
Of lung airways
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- larynxSpeech-producing throat organ
- lungsRespiratory chest organs
bronchitis · asthma · inhalation · bronchioles · respiration · thoracic · pneumonia · whooping-cough
Agent that restrains activity
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- calmingInducing a settled state
- palliativeOffering relief, not remedy
mitigation · easing · quelling · subduing · comfort · respite · reduction · amelioration
Reducing distress or discomfort
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
- mentholCooling agent from plants
peppermint · licorice · chamomile · thyme · balsam · glycerin · aniseed · steam
Medicine dispensing professional
- dispensaryMedicine distribution facility
- formularyApproved medication inventory
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
side-effects · dosage · pharmacology · over-the-counter · generic · brand-name · interactions
dextromethorphan
Cough-suppressing drug compound
- codeineOpium-derived painkiller
- suppressantAgent that restrains activity
- syrupThick sugar liquid
lozenge · expectorant · mucolytic · bronchodilator · antihistamine · prescription · over-the-counter · dosage · pharmacotherapy · sedative
bronchial
Of lung airways
lungs · bronchitis · asthma · inhalation · bronchioles · respiration · thoracic · pneumonia · whooping-cough · pharyngitis
suppressant
Agent that restrains activity
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
- alleviationReduction of intensity
- calmingInducing a settled state
palliative · mitigation · easing · quelling · subduing · comfort · respite · reduction · amelioration
soothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
- honeyBees' viscous nectar product
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
- eucalyptusAromatic Australian timber tree
menthol · peppermint · licorice · chamomile · thyme · balsam · glycerin · aniseed · steam · gargle
pharmacist
Medicine dispensing professional
- dispensaryMedicine distribution facility
- formularyApproved medication inventory
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
contraindications · side-effects · dosage · pharmacology · over-the-counter · generic · brand-name · interactions