Dextromethorphan

In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Dextromethorphan (dextromethorphan/guaifenesin systemic) is a member of the drug class antitussives and is used to treat Cough.

US matches:

UK matches:

Scheme

Prop.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

R05DA09

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000125-71-3

Chemical Formula

C18-H25-N-O

Molecular Weight

271

Therapeutic Category

Cough suppressant

Chemical Names

(+) 3-Hydroxy-N-metylmorphinan (WHO)

Morphinan, 3-metoxy-17-metyl-, (9α,13α,14α)- (USP)

Foreign Names

Dextromethorphanum (Latin)

Dextromethorphan (German)

Dextrométhorphane (French)

Dextrometorfano (Spanish)

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

Term Definition BAN British Approved Name BANM British Approved Name (Modified) DCF Dénomination Commune Française IS Inofficial Synonym JAN Japanese Accepted Name OS Official Synonym PH Pharmacopoeia Name Prop.INN Proposed International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) USAN United States Adopted Name USP Pharmacopoeia of the United States WHO World Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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