THE MERCK VETERINARY MANUAL
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Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Respiratory System

Overview of Systemic Pharmacotherapeutics of the Respiratory System
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Also see Respiratory System Introduction: Principles of Therapy of Respiratory Disease.

Drugs used to treat respiratory conditions fall into several categories: antitussives, bronchodilators, expectorants, decongestants, and respiratory stimulants. In addition, antimicrobials and anti-inflammatory drugs are important in the therapy of many respiratory diseases.

Last full review/revision March 2012 by Patricia M. Dowling, DVM,MSc, DACVIM, DACVCP
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