Upper respiratory combinations

What are Upper respiratory combinations?

Upper respiratory combinations are products that may contain one or more medicines, which relieve cough, act as decongestants or relieve allergy or hay fever symptoms.

Combination Inhaled Medicines

Albuterol and ipratropium (Combivent Respimat; Duoneb)
Budesonide and formoterol (Symbicort)
Fluticasone and salmeterol (Advair)
Fluticasone and vilanterol (Breo Ellipta)
Formoterol and mometasone (Dulera)
Tiotropium and olodaterol (Stiolto Respimat)

The major passages and structures of the upper respiratory tract include the nose or nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx). The respiratory system is lined with a mucous membrane that secretes mucus.

Respiratory medication classes discussed in this chapter include antihistamines, decongestants, antitussives, expectorants, beta-2 agonists, anticholinergics, corticosteroids, leukotriene receptor antagonists, and xanthine derivatives.

Amoxicillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins.The addition of clavulanate inhibits beta-lactamase producing bacteria. This combination is a good alternative for patients allergic to or intolerant of macrolide antibiotics.