Antitussive

An Antitussive is a cough medicine that is routinely prescribed for dry cough. These antitussives are usually over-the-counter syrups. Commonly codeine is used to suppress dry cough. Antitussives usually lead to drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite and nausea. You might notice high blood pressure and rashes on the skin as possible side effects. It is contraindicated to used Antitussive during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Blood drug tests are conducted to check for any traces of barbiturates or drug abuse. Blood is drawn from a vein on the inside of the elbow as is the case with other blood tests. Blood drug tests are used to screen for presence of illegal drugs or overdose or poisoning. Drug abuse of substances such as cocaine, heroin as well as overdose of amphetamines, benzodiazepines, phencyclidine and codeine can be analyzed with a blood drug test. The presence of illegal drugs or drugs not prescribed for the person indicated by a blood drug test can be suggestive of illicit drug use. Blood drug tests are conducted to monitor drug abuse cases, delirium and dementia.

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