Dextromethorphan (Dextromethorphan)
Overview of Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.
Indication of Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan is primarily indicated in conditions like Dry cough.
Contraindication of Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan is contraindicated in conditions like Asthma,Respiratory failure,Liver diseases,Emphysema.
Side Effects of Dextromethorphan
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dextromethorphan, which give rise to further complications include Dependency.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Dextromethorphan include Excitation.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dextromethorphan are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Vomiting, Restlessness, Mental confusion, Excitation.
Precautions of Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing kidney disease, heart disease, lungs disease, asthma, emphysema, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate trouble or if have any allergy. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation.