dextromethorphan
Over-the-counter antitussive
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant found in many over-the-counter cold medicines.
It works on the brain's cough center rather than the throat.
At doses far exceeding label recommendations, it produces dissociative and hallucinogenic effects, making it a drug of abuse among teenagers: He got high on DXM from cough syrup.
Often abbreviated DXM.
Characterized by mental detachment
- serotonergicActing via serotonin
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- CYP2D6Drug-metabolizing liver enzyme
- half-lifePeriod for fifty-percent reduction
pharmacokinetics · over-the-counter · antitussive · bioavailability · drug interactions · serotonin syndrome
Drug reducing throat spasms
- dry coughThroat clearing without mucus
- syrupThick sugar liquid
- lozengesMedicated dissolving tablets
- RobitussinOver-the-counter cough medicine
NyQuil · DM · dosage · active ingredient · bronchitis · congestion · soothe · relief
Cough-suppressing compound in syrups
- sizzurpCodeine-soda recreational drink
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- intoxicationSubstance-induced mental impairment
- hallucinationsPerceptions without external cause
euphoria · extraction · harm reduction · addiction · tolerance · withdrawal
dissociative
Characterized by mental detachment
- serotonergicActing via serotonin
- metaboliteSubstance from cellular processes
- CYP2D6Drug-metabolizing liver enzyme
half-life · pharmacokinetics · over-the-counter · antitussive · bioavailability · drug interactions · serotonin syndrome
cough suppressant
Drug reducing throat spasms
Robitussin · NyQuil · DM · dosage · active ingredient · bronchitis · congestion · soothe · relief · nighttime formula
DXM
Cough-suppressing compound in syrups
- sizzurpCodeine-soda recreational drink
- overdoseHarmful excess intake
- intoxicationSubstance-induced mental impairment
hallucinations · euphoria · extraction · harm reduction · addiction · tolerance · withdrawal