Name 6 over-the-counter products (OTC) that contain:
Antihistamines: any of various compounds that counteract histamine
in the body and that are used for treating allergic reactions (as hay
fever) and cold symptoms (Merriam- Webster Online, 2003).
The previous 6 over-the-counter medications are considered
antihistamines according to the definition because they all counteract
histamine and are typically the choice at the drugstore in the cold
Cough Suppressant: this helps with a persistent annoying cough. It
acts by suppressing the cough reflex in the throat and lungs so that the
mucous or irritation there won't trigger coughing. There are no likely
side effects. (AskDrSears.com, 2003).
These are considered cough suppressants because they attempt to
temporarily relieve the symptoms of cough and dry and itchy results of
Nasal Decongestant: help if you suffer from common nasal allergy
symptoms such as a stuffy, runny nose and red and watery eyes. These
medications are generally available in many forms including pills, liquid-
These drugs are considered nasal decongestants because they help to
relieve the stuffy nose and head symptoms of common allergies.
Antibacterial Drugs: chemical substance derivable from a mold or
bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections.
These are considered antibacterial drugs because they are prescribed
by a doctor when a patient has a nasty cold caused by bacteria that can
be cured with a chemical derived from mold.
Antiviral Drugs: Drugs used to create infections caused by viruses.
This is shown most commonly in the every-year flu epidemic. Every
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