| Drug Name |
Dextromethorphan |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00638 |
| Description |
Dextromethorphan is a levorphanol derivative and codeine analog commonly used as a cough suppressant and also a drug of abuse.[A215412] Although similar in structure to other opioids, it has minimal interaction with opioid receptors.[A215412]
Dextromethorphan was granted FDA approval before 3 December 1957.[A215412,L14997] |
| Indications and Usage |
Dextromethorphan is indicated in combination with [brompheniramine] and [pseudoephedrine] in the treatment of coughs and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergies or the common cold.[L14366] Dextromethorphan is also used in combination with [guaifenesin] as an over-the-counter product to relieve a cough.[L14369] Dextromethorphan in combination with [quinidine] is indicated in the treatment of pseudobulbar affect.[L14363] |
| Marketing Status |
approved |
| ATC Code |
R05DA09 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00514
|
| KEGG ID |
D03742
|
| MeSH ID |
D003915
|
| PubChem ID |
5360696
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D09OBB
|
| NDC Product Code |
50090-0224; 71598-015; 58793-015; 58593-295; 62331-004; 70518-1912; 63824-173; 63824-175; 63824-171; 17856-0172; 60155-003; 63824-177; 70761-102 |
| UNII |
7355X3ROTS
|
| Synonyms |
Dextromethorphan | d-Methorphan | Dextromethorphan, (+-)-Isomer | l-Methorphan | Levomethorphan | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Monohydrate | Delsym | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide | Hydrobromide, Dextromethorphan | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, (+-)-Isomer | Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride | Hydrochloride, Dextromethorphan | Racemethorphan |
