What medication should be taken for bronchitis?
Sep 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, patients with bronchitis can take medications such as aminophen with chlorpheniramine tablets, Jizhi syrup, salbutamol sulfate tablets, oseltamivir phosphate capsules, and Powerful Loquat Cough Syrup under the guidance of a doctor. Bronchitis is usually caused by viral infections rather than bacterial infections. The main components of aminophen with chlorpheniramine tablets are aminopyrine and chlorpheniramine maleate.
Under normal circumstances, patients with bronchitis can take medications such as paracetamol-phenylephrine-dextromethorphan-chlorpheniramine tablets, Jizhi Syrup, salbutamol sulfate tablets, oseltamivir phosphate capsules, and Qiangli Pipa Lu under the guidance of a doctor. The specific details are as follows:
1. Paracetamol-Phenylephrine-Dextromethorphan-Chlorpheniramine Tablets
Bronchitis is usually caused by viral infections rather than bacterial infections. The main ingredients of these tablets are aminophenazone and chlorpheniramine maleate. Aminophenazone belongs to a class of drugs known as xanthines, commonly used to treat bronchospasm by dilating the bronchi, thus helping to relieve symptoms of respiratory diseases such as asthma.
2. Jizhi Syrup
Jizhi Syrup is a traditional Chinese medicine composed of herbs including Houttuynia cordata, Fagopyrum tataricum, Citrus aurantium, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, and others. It has the effects of clearing heat, resolving phlegm, promoting lung function, and relieving cough. It is primarily used to treat cough due to wind-heat invasion, characterized by fever, chills, chest tightness, cough, and sore throat. It can also be used for bronchitis.
3. Salbutamol Sulfate Tablets
Salbutamol sulfate tablets work by dilating the bronchi and can relieve symptoms of asthma. They are used to alleviate bronchospasm associated with bronchial asthma or asthmatic bronchitis. The effect lasts for about four hours, but these tablets should not be overused.
4. Oseltamivir Phosphate Capsules
If bronchitis is caused by a viral infection, especially influenza virus, patients may take oseltamivir phosphate capsules orally under medical supervision for antiviral treatment.
5. Qiangli Pipa Lu (Powerful Loquat Syrup)
Qiangli Pipa Lu is a traditional Chinese medicine made from loquat leaf, poppy shell, Stemona tuberosa, platycodon, menthol, and other herbal ingredients. It nourishes the lungs, consolidates lung qi, relieves cough, and expels phlegm. It is mainly used to treat cough caused by bronchitis.
In summary, patients are advised to use medications under the guidance of a physician. If any discomfort occurs, they should seek timely medical attention at a hospital to avoid delays in treatment.
