Definition of Dextromethorphan

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) An antitussive drug (a cough suppressant) that is found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations. ¹

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Medical Definition of Dextromethorphan

1. The d-isomer of the codeine analog of levorphanol. It acts on the medullary cough centre to suppress cough but does not have the addictive, analgesic, and sedative effects of codeine and does not produce respiratory depression at usual doses. Pharmacological action: antitussive agents. Chemical name: Morphinan, 3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (9alpha,13alpha,14alpha)- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dextromethorphan

dextroclination
dextrocular
dextrocycloduction
dextroduction
dextrogastria
dextrogere
dextrogerous
dextroglucose
dextrogram
dextrogyrate
dextrogyration
dextrogyre
dextrolateral
dextromanual
dextromenthol
dextromethorphan (current term)
dextromethorphan O-demethylase
dextromethorphan hydrobromide
dextromoramide
dextromoramide tartrate
dextronic
dextronic acid
dextropedal
dextroposition
dextroposition of the heart
dextropropoxyphene
dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride
dextropropoxyphene napsylate
dextrorotary
dextrorotation

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