Antitussive Drug: Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan is used for the treatment of unproductive cough (so-called tickly). This dry cough, which is located mostly in the area of the larynx and neck can occur, for example, at the beginning of bronchitis, which is often related to colds. With this type of cough no phlegm is formed in contrast to productive cough. If necessary, the required throat remains apart from the cough still ends effect of Dextrometorphan. Only for strong slime growth such as in the disease cystic fibrosis, there may be a dangerous accumulation of secretions by the effect of cough stillende.

Serves what purpose this ingredient?

Breastfeeding tickly bronchitis or other respiratory infections

  • So, dextromethorphan acts

Learn more about the applications and the action of dextromethorphan below. Read also the cough-absorbing information about the drug group means, among which the active ingredient dextromethorphan.

Fields of application of the active substance: dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan is used for the treatment of unproductive cough (so-called tickly). This dry cough, which is located mostly in the area of the larynx and neck can occur, for example, at the beginning of bronchitis, which is often related to colds. With this type of cough no phlegm is formed in contrast to productive cough. If necessary, the required throat remains apart from the cough still ends effect of Dextrometorphan. Only for strong slime growth such as in the disease cystic fibrosis, there may be a dangerous accumulation of secretions by the effect of cough stillende.

In-depth information is available to the following application areas of dextromethorphan:

  • Tickly
  • Cough in cold
  • Colds
  • Mode of action of dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan acts cough stimulus stillend by it dampens down the thrill of the cough Center in the brain. At the doses that are applied to the practice of cough, affects the active ingredient either respiration or digestion and has no analgesic or mood enhancing adjuvants effect. As well, the risk of the development of a dependency is very low.

Warnings and precautions

  • In chronic cough, particularly among children, the drug may not apply, because the cough, an early symptom of asthma may be bronchial.
  • Patients who are prone to drug abuse or drug dependency, the drug should apply only in the short term and under medical supervision.
  • The drug only under particular caution and strict risk benefit may be applied at cough with thick discharge.
  • The drug can cause slight fatigue and affect so the responsiveness and the ability to driving or operating machinery.
  • Remedy ingredients sometimes trigger allergic reactions. Should you perceive signs of an allergic reaction, so you tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

What interactions shows dextromethorphan?

It is important to note that the interactions can be different depending on the pharmaceutical form of a drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).

Pre-treatment with or by simultaneous use of antidepressants of type which can MAOI or SSRI (e.g., fluoxetine and paroxetine) in patients the so-called serotonin syndrome with symptoms such as fever, increased muscle tension Muskelstarre, agitation and confusion, as well as changes in respiratory and cardiovascular functions take place. While taking medicines with cushioning effect on the central nervous system, there may also be a mutual effect amplification. While use of drugs that inhibit the breakdown of dextromethorphan (in particular, Amiodarone, quinidine, fluoxetine, Haloperidol, paroxetine, Propafenon, cimetidine, thioridazine and ritonavir), an increase in the concentration of dextromethorphan in the blood occur and to overdosage symptoms such as agitation, difficulty in breathing and dizziness.

Simultaneous use of slime dissolving means it can come to a dangerous build-up of secretions.

Contra-indications

The following information about contra-indications for the purposes of dextromethorphan in General, pregnancy & lactation, and in children. It is important to note that the contra-indications can be different depending on the pharmaceutical form of a drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).

When dextromethorphan cannot use?

Dextromethorphan may be a bronchial asthma and at chronic obstructive respiratory diseases (COPD) at weakness of the respiratory function in pneumonia (pneumonia). At chronic cough dextromethorphan may not apply also, because this, an early symptom of asthma can be bronchial asthma in children, in particular.

Dextromethorphan may be applied only after consultation with the doctor, particular care with impaired liver function and the simultaneous application of certain mood soulgrooves means (MAO inhibitors) against depression.

The drug only under particular care should be taken when cough with phlegm, so that no secretions in the Airways backed up.

What must you consider when pregnancy and breast-feeding?

So far, no evidence on a fruit-damaging effects of dextromethorphan exists. However, should dextromethorphan be taken in pregnancy, especially during the first three months, only on the express advice of the doctor. High doses can cause, even if they are given only in the short term, in the newborn respiratory distress.

It is unclear whether the active ingredient in mother’s milk is over. As but one drawback of the breathing of the infant thereof cannot be ruled out is dextromethorphan may not apply in breastfeeding.

What is taken into account in children?

Children under two years of age should be treated only after consultation with the doctor with dextromethorphan. Unfortunately, there are no scientific studies from which derive could a generally applicable for this age dosage recommendation.

What side effects can dextromethorphan have?

Below, you will learn the most important thing possible, well-known side effects of dextromethorphan. These side effects should not occur, but can. Because everyone reacts differently to medications. Please also note that the side effects in type and frequency can vary depending on the pharmaceutical form of a drug (for example, Tablet, syringe, ointment).

Common side effects: easy fatigue, dizziness, stomach problems, nausea and vomiting.

Very rare side effects: drowsiness, skin reactions, hallucinations and abuse with dependency.

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