| decongestant | <pharmacology> This represents a large group of sympathomimetic medications that act to constrict blood vessels in the nasal passages and reduce congestion or swelling. Common medications include pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, phenylpropanolamine, oxymetazoline and phenylephrine. Can be delivered as a pH balanced nasal solution. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| expectorant | 1. Promoting the ejection, by spitting, of mucus or other fluids from the lungs and trachea. 2. <pharmacology> An agent that promotes the ejection of mucus or exudate from the lungs, bronchi and trachea, sometimes extended to all remedies that quiet cough (antitussives). Origin: L. Pectus = breast (18 Nov 1997) |