dextromethorphan (Benylin DM)

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Introduction

Dextromethorphan is a widely-used antitussive.

Indications

cough

Contraindications

pregnancy category = +

safety in lactation = ?

Dosage

  • 10-30 mg PO every 4-8 hours

Liquid: 10 mg/5mL.

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Additional terms

Component of

References

  1. Merck Index 11th ed #8116
  2. Research Biochemicals International 1993-94 catalog
  3. Prescriber's Letter 9(3):15 2002
  4. 4.0 4.1 Prescriber's Letter 10(11) 2003; detail document 191102
  5. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary
  6. 6.0 6.1 Prescriber's Letter 14(2): 2007 Dextromethorphan abuse Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=230208&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
  7. 7.0 7.1 Paauw DS Dangerous and Deadly Drug Combinations Medscape. June 30, 2016 http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/dangerous-drug-combinations
  8. 8.0 8.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19 American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2022

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