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Dextromethorphan (International)

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

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

US 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

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Prop.INNProposed International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
USPPharmacopoeia of the United States
WHOWorld Health Organization

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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