Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan
  • Facts:
    One of the active ingredients in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, such as Robitussin, NyQuil, Dimetapp, Vicks, Coricidin, and Delsym

    Mechanism of action is as an NMDA receptor antagonist, producing effects similar to those of the controlled substances ketamine and phencyclidine (PCP)
  • Indications:
    1) Cough suppressant
    2) Nonketotic hyperglycinemia
  • Side Effects:
    Dissociative hallucinogen



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August 25th 2010