Sinecod is an antitussive medication that acts centrally on the brain and vagus nerve to suppress the cough reflex. It comes in sustained release tablet and syrup formulations to treat acute cough of any etiology. Nurses should monitor for potential adverse effects like dizziness, nausea, and rash, and educate patients to limit activities requiring alertness, minimize cough irritants, and see a doctor if cough persists over 10 days with fever or chest pain.
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Sinecod is an antitussive medication that acts centrally on the brain and vagus nerve to suppress the cough reflex. It comes in sustained release tablet and syrup formulations to treat acute cough of any etiology. Nurses should monitor for potential adverse effects like dizziness, nausea, and rash, and educate patients to limit activities requiring alertness, minimize cough irritants, and see a doctor if cough persists over 10 days with fever or chest pain.
Sinecod is an antitussive medication that acts centrally on the brain and vagus nerve to suppress the cough reflex. It comes in sustained release tablet and syrup formulations to treat acute cough of any etiology. Nurses should monitor for potential adverse effects like dizziness, nausea, and rash, and educate patients to limit activities requiring alertness, minimize cough irritants, and see a doctor if cough persists over 10 days with fever or chest pain.
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Sinecod is an antitussive medication that acts centrally on the brain and vagus nerve to suppress the cough reflex. It comes in sustained release tablet and syrup formulations to treat acute cough of any etiology. Nurses should monitor for potential adverse effects like dizziness, nausea, and rash, and educate patients to limit activities requiring alertness, minimize cough irritants, and see a doctor if cough persists over 10 days with fever or chest pain.
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Indications: Acute cough of any etiology. Pre and Post op cough sodation for surgical procedures and bronchoscopy. Drug Classification: Antitussive Mechanism of action: Act centrally (on brain, and specifically the vagus nerve) or locally (on the respiratory tract) to suppress the cough reflex. Dosage: 1-2 tab daily, 1 tbsp daily. Special Precaution: Pregnancy and lactation. Pregnancy Risk Category: C Adverse reaction: CNS: dizziness. GI: Nausea and vomiting, diarrhea. Skin: rash Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to drug Form: Sustained release tablet and syrup Nursing Responsibilities: Assess cough type and frequency Monitor the adverse reactions Assess patient’s VS Assess sleep pattern. Teach patient: -if cough persist 10 days + fever or chest pain – check with Doctor. -Don’t exceed recommended dose - Drink fluids but not immediately after dose Since the drug may cause dizziness or drowsiness, caution patient to avoid driving or other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known. Advise patient to minimize cough by avoiding irritants (cigarette smoke, fumes, dust) Instruct patient to cough effectively, sit upright and take several deep breaths before attemting.