What is Dextromethorphan used for?
Dextromethorphan is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). It should not be used for chronic cough that occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema or when there is an unusually large amount of mucus or phlegm (flem) with the cough.
What drug class is Dextromethorphan?
Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives.
What drug is often used as a cough suppressant?
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in many OTC cold medicines. The most common sources of abused DXM are “extra-strength” cough syrup, tablets and gel capsules. OTC medications that contain DXM often also contain antihistamines and decongestants.
Is dextromethorphan guaifenesin an antibiotic?
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Guaifenesin is an expectorant. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin is a combination medicine used to treat cough and chest congestion caused by the common cold or allergies. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking.
When should I take dextromethorphan?
Adults and children 12 years of age and older—5 to 15 mg every two to four hours, as needed. Children 6 to 12 years of age—5 to 15 mg every two to six hours, as needed. Children 4 to 6 years of age—5 mg every four hours, as needed. Children and infants up to 4 years of age—Use is not recommended .
What are the side effects of taking dextromethorphan?
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- Blurred vision.
- difficulty in urination.
- drowsiness or dizziness.
- nausea or vomiting (severe)
- shakiness and unsteady walk.
- slowed breathing.
- unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability (severe)
Will guaifenesin make you sleepy?
Common side effects of guaifenesin include: Dizziness. Drowsiness.
Can dextromethorphan make you sleepy?
Slight drowsiness/dizziness, nausea, or vomiting may occur. Rarely, some people may experience severe drowsiness/dizziness with normal doses. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
What is the side effects of dextromethorphan?
Does dextromethorphan affect sleep?
Insomnia was reported more frequently in those who were given dextromethorphan, and drowsiness was reported more commonly in those who were given diphenhydramine.
¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios del dextrometorfano?
Tomar dextrometorfano en grandes cantidades puede ocasionarle efectos secundarios graves, e incluso la muerte. El dextrometorfano se presenta solo y en combinación con antihistamínicos, supresores de la tos y descongestionantes. Pregúntele a su médico o a su farmacéutico cuál es el producto más indicado para sus síntomas.
¿Cuáles son los inhibidores del dextrometorfano?
Concentración de dextrometorfano aumentada por: celecoxib, parecoxib, valdecoxib; inhibidores de CYP2D6 (fluoxetina, paroxetina, quinidina, terbinafina, amiodarona, flecainida, propafenona, sertralina, bupropión, metadona, cinacalcet, haloperidol, perfenazina y tioridazina), monitorizar y ajustar dosis.
¿Cómo elegir un envase de dextrometorfano para niños de 4 a 11 años?
Si les da estos productos a niños de 4 a 11 años, hágalo con precaución y siga al pie de la letra las indicaciones del envase. Si le está dando dextrometorfano o un producto de combinación que contenga dextrometorfano a un niño, lea detenidamente la etiqueta del envase para cerciorarse de que sea un producto adecuado para la edad del niño.
¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios de la guaifenesina?
REACCIONES SECUNDARIAS Y ADVERSAS: Ocasionalmente con la guaifenesina/dextrometorfano puede presentarse resequedad de la boca, contracción pupilar, náusea, vómito, mareos, somnolencia y gastritis. En grandes dosis pudieran presentarse efectos de relajación muscular similar al metocarbamol que no se presentan en dosis normales y sugeridas.