Summary
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that is used to treat a cough and provide temporary relief from coughs caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions.
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It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
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It is available over-the-counter alone and is also present in many over-the-counter and prescription combination medications.
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It should be taken as directed on the package or prescription label and should not be taken in large amounts as it can cause serious side effects or death.
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Summary
Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives.
Dextromethorphan: MedlinePlus Drug Information
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Dextromethorphan is a prodrug of dextrorphan, which is the actual mediator of most of its dissociative effects through acting as a more potent NMDA receptor antagonist than dextromethorphan itself. What…
Dextromethorphan - Wikipedia
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Summary
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.
Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. It is available over-the-counter alone and is also present in many over-the-counter and prescription combination medications.
Dextromethorphan Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Drugs.com
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Dextromethorphan has multi-faceted pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties. The drug is a lipophilic molecule with an ionizable amine at one end. It is structurally related to alkaloid opioids such as morphine…
Dextromethorphan - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
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confusion. difficulty in urination. drowsiness or dizziness. nausea or vomiting (severe) shakiness and unsteady walk. slowed breathing. unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability (severe) Some side effects may occur that…
Dextromethorphan (Oral Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic
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