Hypothalamic Agents
Hypothalamic agents can inhibit or stimulate the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary using hormones or factors. However, not all of these hormones are available for pharmacological use.
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Pituitary Drugs
Drugs that affect anterior pituitary hormones mimic or antagonize the effects of specific pituitary hormones.
Antitussives
Antitussives act on the cough-control center in the medulla to suppress the cough reflex; if the cough is nonproductive and irritating, an antitussive may be taken.
Decongestants
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Antihistamines
Antihistamines block the release or action of histamine, a chemical released during inflammation that increases secretions and narrows airways.
Expectorants and Mucolytics
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Bronchodilators and Antiasthmatics
Bronchodilators, or antiasthmatics are medications used to facilitate respiration by dilating the airways. They are helpful in symptomatic relief or prevention of bronchial asthma and for bronchospasm associated with COPD.
Lung Surfactants
Lung surfactants are naturally occurring compounds or lipoproteins containing lipids and apoproteins that reduce the surface tension within the alveoli, allowing expansion of the alveoli for gas exchange.
Inhaled Steroids
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Proton Pump Inhibitors
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