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Dextromethorphan
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Summary
Dextromethorphan is a common
Over-the-counter Medication
used primarily as a
Cough Suppressant
in
Cold and flu preparations
. It acts on the
Central Nervous System
to reduce the
Urge to cough
, but at
Higher doses
, it can produce dissociative and
Hallucinogenic Effects
due to its
NMDA Receptor Antagonism
.
Concepts
Cough Suppression
Central Nervous System
NMDA Receptor Antagonism
Dissociative Effects
Hallucinogenic Effects
Over-the-counter Medication
Pharmacokinetics
Drug Metabolism
Abuse Potential
Serotonin Syndrome
Cough Suppressants
Antitussive
Relevant Degrees
General and Professional Pharmacy 50%
Medicaments According to Origin 50%
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