dextromethorphan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.

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dextromethorphan

From dextro- + methorphan.

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levomethorphan

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