Dextromethorphan

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Overview:

Dextromethorphan
(when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Suppresses the cough reflex by a direct action on the cough center in the medulla of the brain. For treatment and relief of dry cough

Mechanism Of Action:
Dextromethorphan is an opioid-like drug that binds to and acts as antagonist to the NMDA glutamatergic receptor, it is an agonist to the opioid sigma 1 and sigma 2 receptors, it is also an alpha3/beta4 nicotinic receptor antagonist and targets the serotonin reuptake pump. Dextromethorphan is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, where it enters the bloodstream and crosses the blood-brain barrier. The first-pass through the hepatic portal vein results in some of the drug being metabolized into an active metabolite of dextromethorphan, dextrorphan, the 3-hydroxy derivative of dextromethorphan.

News Articles on Dextromethorphan

Ill Broward students took too much cold remedy  -  ‎Dec 9, 2009‎
The students took pills with the generic components chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine) and dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant). ... MiamiHerald.com

Statement From the Consumer Healthcare Products Association(CHPA) on Annual ...  -  ‎Dec 14, 2009‎
Teens looking to get high take excessive amounts--sometimes 25 to 50 times the recommended dosage of dextromethorphan. Often, they are abusing cough ... PR Newswire (press release)

Indonesian Mother... for Pill Smuggling  -  ‎Dec 27, 2009‎
...“Although dextromethorphan is known as an anti-cough medicine, taken in large quantities, it could intoxicate the person who takes it, which might give us ... Jakarta Globe

Teacher Says Drug Ingredient Led To Crimes  -  ‎Dec 14, 2009‎
She said she did it under the influence of dextromethorphan, an ingredient found in a certain cough syrup coveted by people suffering from anorexia. ... WSMV

Industry concerned over DCGI's decision to omit 2 prescription drugs from Sch H  -  ‎Dec 20, 2009‎
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide' shall be omitted�. According to experts, once these drugs are removed from the Schedule H of the D&C Act, they automatically ... pharmabiz.com

J&J spent nearly $1.7M lobbying government in 3Q  -  ‎Dec 23, 2009‎
J&J lobbied on a bill meant to limit abuse of the cough suppressant dextromethorphan, an ingredient in its Tylenol Cold medicines. The company also lobbied ... The Associated Press

Procter & Gamble recalls Vicks DayQuil capsules  -  ‎Dec 18, 2009‎
Vicks formula contains four drug ingredients: acetaminophen, a pain reliever and fever reducer; dextromethorphan, a cough supressant; doxylamine, ... The Associated Press

Fight flu before it gets a hold on you  -  ‎Dec 27, 2009‎
For example, dextromethorphan is a common active ingredient in many over-the-counter cough medicines and can cause dizziness if overused, especially among ... Detroit Free Press

What about kids & allergy medicine?  -  ‎Dec 22, 2009‎
American Academy of Pediatrics, adds, "PS I m not a big fan of any OTC meds for kids,- even cough drops which may contain lidocaine or dextromethorphan. ... Boston Globe (blog)

Proctor & Gamble Recall Vicks Dayquil Capsules Due to Packaging  -  ‎Dec 22, 2009‎
Each LiquiCap contains four drug ingredients including the pain reliever and fever reducer acetaminophen, the cough suppressant known as dextromethorphan, ... HealthNews

FDA Cuts Food and Drug Restrictions for Parkinson's Medication  -  ‎Dec 15, 2009‎
Patients should not take the drug if they are taking meperidine, tramadol, methadone, propoxyphene, dextromethorphan, St. John's wort, mirtazapine, ... MedPage Today

TV Review: House, MD - "Ignorance is Bliss"  -  ‎Dec 26, 2009‎
Dextromethorphan (DXM) the active ingredient in cough suppressant (like Robitussin), lowers the IQ when taken in high enough doses. ... Blogcritics.org (blog)

Survey shows drug abuse among youth is down  -  ‎Dec 18, 2009‎
Another drug showing no signs of letting up was over-the-counter cough and cold medicines containing dextromethorphan, with annual prevalence rates ... Albert Lea Tribune

Early Data: Sangamo's SB-509 Improves ALS Muscle Function  -  ‎Dec 9, 2009‎
...its confirmatory Phase III STAR trial of Zenvia (dextromethorphan/quinidine) vs. placebo in pseudobulbar affect secondary to ALS or multiple sclerosis. ... BioWorld Online

YEAR IN REVIEW: Many in region socked by downturn of economy  -  ‎Dec 26, 2009‎
...shortly before the murders, Piersee took Coricidin, an over-the-counter cold medicine for people with high blood pressure containing Dextromethorphan. ... Quincy Herald Whig

Pennystockchaser.com: www.pennnystockchaser.com: Penny Stock Chaser Alerts ...  -  ‎Dec 9, 2009‎
This double-blind study evaluated two doses of the investigational drug Zenvia(TM) (dextromethorphan/quinidine) compared to placebo in the treatment of ... TMCnet

Robo-tripping: Taking dangerous doses of cough syrup for a high  -  ‎Dec 21, 2009‎
A number of videos posted on YouTube show teenagers getting high using over-the-counter cough medicine containing dextromethorphan, or DXM. ... KOMO News

Naurex Inc. Announces Presentation of Preclinical Data Showing its Novel ...  -  ‎Dec 16, 2009‎
...including Memantine®, ketamine, D-cycloserine, and dextromethorphan are marketed for other indications, generating annual sales of more than $1 billion. ... PR Newswire (press release)

Teens overdose on cough medicine  -  ‎Dec 10, 2009‎
The ingredient the teens are abusing in OTC cough medicines is dextromethorphan, or DXM. When used according to label directions, DXM is a safe and ... Examiner.com

NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow answers some questions on the Monitoring the ...  -  ‎Dec 23, 2009‎
MTF began asking about abuse of over-the-counter cough syrups (containing dextromethorphan or DXM) in 2007; in 2008, 5.9% of 12th graders reported abusing ... ScienceBlogs (blog)

Teen Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse  -  ‎Dec 10, 2009‎
...poison control centers reported a 7-fold increase nationwide in the abuse of dextromethorphan, the active ingredient in cough and cold medicine. ... Medscape

Teen marijuana use on the rise  -  ‎Dec 16, 2009‎
These over-the-counter medications usually contain the active ingredient dextromethorphan. Annual prevalence rates have not changed much since 2006, ... Spero News

CYP2D6 Testing for Breast Cancer Patients: Is There More to the Story?  -  ‎Dec 17, 2009‎
For example, CYP2D6 poor metabolizers are intolerant of dextromethorphan and obtain minimal benefit from codeine. A recent publication noted that a patient ... Cancer Network

Pioneer Middle School cough medicine overdoses focus attention on dangerous ...  -  ‎Dec 11, 2009‎
Most people abuse the medicine because they believe some of the ingredients, such as the cough supressant dextromethorphan, will help them achieve an ... Behavioral Health Central (blog)

Conflictul alimente – medicamente  -  ‎Jan 4, 2010‎
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Polisi Tangkap 49 Tersangka Narkoba di Lumajang Sepanjang 2009  -  ‎Jan 2, 2010‎
19 di antaranya pengedar sabu-sabu, dua pengedar ganja, 11 pengedar pil koplo jenis dextromethorphan, serta tujuh pengedar jamu ilegal. ... Tempo Interaktif

Drogues au volant : les tests salivaires ne sont pas fiables  -  ‎Dec 22, 2009‎
Antitussives, to suppress coughs, such as dextromethorphan and perylamine may cause a drug test false positive for opiates. Aside from when this class of ... Rue89

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Trading Outlook for Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc. Issued by InvestorSoup.com  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
Its principal product candidate, Zenviatm (dextromethorphan hydrobromide/quinidine sulfate), is in phase III clinical development for the treatment of ... CNNMoney.com (press release)

Potentially Lethal Drug Combinations Used By Many Teens  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
He had an addiction to Dextromethorphan, or DXM. The ingredient is commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold medicine, usually in pill or syrup form ... 10TV

Avanir Pharmaceuticals Announces Zenvia Safety and Efficacy Data from Star ...  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
Zenviaâ„¢ (dextromethorphan/quinidine) is a combination of two well-characterized compounds: the therapeutically active ingredient dextromethorphan and the ... WELT ONLINE

DIY Southern Comfort Cold and Flu Elixir  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
In place of Acetaminophen (pain and fever reliever), Dextromethorphan HBr (cough suppressant), and Doxylamine succinate (sleep aid) we used green chile, ... Lifehacker

Piersee's family convinced drugs led to murders  -  ‎Oct 29, 2009‎
Vaughan, the mother of admitted LaGrange murderer Christopher M. Piersee, is certain her son's abuse of dextromethorphan led him to kill his wife and infant ... Hannibal.net

Substance Abuse Expert Dr. Drew Joins Forces with the Five Moms to Raise ...  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
While OTC cough medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM) are safe and effective when used as directed, they can be dangerous when abused in extreme ... Reuters

When Over-the-Counter Isn't OK  -  ‎Nov 2, 2009‎
They're mostly interested in getting the highest dose of dextromethorphan (DXM) possible – that's the drug that they use in 25-50 times the recommended dose ... MSN Health & Fitness

Community leaders take action to prevent teen cough medicine abuse  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
Cough medicine high is caused by dextromethorphan and there are more than 100 cough medicines that contain DXM, either as the only active ingredient or in ... Reno Gazette Journal

Ohio mom pushes for cough-syrup controls  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
...the drug dextromethorphan and restricting distribution of the drug, which has dangerous side effects when used other than as directed, in its raw form. ... Columbus Dispatch

Avanir Pharmaceuticals unveils Star trial results for Zenvia in the treatment ...  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
III STAR trial evaluating the investigational drug Zenviaâ„¢ (dextromethorphan/quinidine) in the treatment of patients with pseudobulbar affect (PBA). ... News-Medical.net

Never “Too Muchâ€? Information About the Dangers of DXM Abuse  -  ‎Oct 28, 2009‎
DXM (Dextromethorphan), a cough suppressant found in over-the-counter cough and cold remedies which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, ... TransWorldNews (press release)

Don't let flu throw off your diabetes treatment schedule  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
Dextromethorphan is the active ingredient in many cough medicines and is safe for diabetics at recommended doses. Guaifenesin (Mucinex) breaks up and ... Corpus Christi Caller Times

Kids Converge on Capitol to Rise above Drugs  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
...increase since 2006 in secondary students who had abused over-the-counter cough medicines containing dextromethorphan, or DXM, in the previous 30 days. ... Anahuac Progress

How to beat the winter sniffles: Top pharmacists reveal how to really cure a cold  -  ‎Oct 26, 2009‎
More powerful formulations contain dextromethorphan or pholcodine - these work in the brain to help suppress the cough reflex. They might also have other ... Daily Mail

Nothing to Sneeze At  -  ‎Nov 3, 2009‎
Dry, Hacking Cough: Both Dr. Engle and Dr. Pray recommend Dextromethorphan. Loose Cough (Mucus In The Lungs): Dr. Pray recommends Guiafenesin. ... ABC2 News

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies for Cold and Flu Season: What ...  -  ‎Nov 4, 2009‎
Abstract Paul IM, Beiler J, McMonagle A, Shaffer ML, Duda L, Berlin CM Jr. Effect of honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment on nocturnal cough and sleep ... Medscape

Ban on over-the-counter medicines in schools fails to gain support  -  ‎Oct 18, 2009‎
Examples are substances that contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine, dextromethorphan or alcohol." Superintendent Matt Gibson said principals will use ... Brookfield Elm Grove Now

Teens turn to OTC, prescription meds as illicit drug use declines  -  ‎Oct 20, 2009‎
Other drugs on the list include central nervous system depressants such as dextromethorphan, an active ingredient in many over-the-counter cough medicines, ... Pediatric SuperSite

Pill popping is up  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
Teens commonly are seeking out dextromethorphan (DXP), an active ingredient in more than 100 OTC cough and cold medicines, to create euphoric and ... Chesterfield Observer (subscription)

AAP: Prescription and OTC Drugs Use on the Rise  -  ‎Oct 21, 2009‎
If they're taking products that contain dextromethorphan, they might refer to it as "dex," "robo," "tussin," or "velvet," while the drug coricidin is called ... MedPage Today

Brand and Generic TRAMADOL (Ultram). FDA approved. Fast Delivery. Ultram.  -  ‎Oct 31, 2009‎
MISSED DOSE as dextromethorphan lithium St. Talk with your medication. Acute abdominal conditions. The overall analgesic in an overdose in rats! ... Newstalk ZB

Lumajang Siaga Satu Peredaran Pil Koplo  -  ‎Nov 11, 2009‎
Kabupaten Lumajang menyatakan wilayah itu telah masuk dalam kategori siaga satu bahaya peredaran dan penyalahgunaan pil koplo jenis Dextromethorphan. ... Tempo Interaktif

Lulusan Farmasi Jualan Pil Koplo  -  ‎Nov 8, 2009‎
Kabupaten Lumajang ini dikenal marak peredaran pil dextromethorphan. Pada Oktober lalu, ada tiga pelaku pengedar pil ini yang ditangkap polisi. ... Tempo Interaktif

Không đơn giản khi dùng thuốc ho  -  ‎Nov 10, 2009‎
Trong thuốc ho thưá»?ng chứa thành phần ức chế trung tâm ho (như codein, dextromethorphan) hay ức chế thần kinh trung ương (cao opium). ... Báo Hoà Bình

Pil Koplo Renggut Nyawa Seorang Anak  -  ‎Nov 9, 2009‎
Anak seorang ketua RT di dusun setempat tersebut diduga tewas setelah menenggak 30 butir pil Dextromethorphan bersama dua orang temannya, Mochamad Budi ... Tempo Interaktif

Studeren onder invloed  -  ‎Oct 19, 2009‎
Naast deze gangbare drugs experimenteren een aantal studenten ook met hoge doses Ritalin (methylfenidaat) en hoestdrank (dextromethorphan). ... C2W

Caution on cough syrup with dextromethorphan  -  Dec 1, 2008
By Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon|December 01, 2008. Once there was only one Robitussin cough medicine. Now there are lots. The one with dextromethorphan ... Los Angeles Times

Honey eases nighttime cough  -  Dec 4, 2007
When compared to the cough syrup ingredient dextromethorphan or no treatment, ... While dextromethorphan is widely used, there is no evidence that it works, ... Reuters India

Spoonful of cold reality: Doctors' group says over-the-counter cough ...  -  Jan 10, 2006
..."Our reaction to this is that dextromethorphan has been deemed safe and effective by the FDA, and that Robitussin has a long history of use by numerous ... Free with registration - Chicago Tribune - AccessMyLibrary.com

Dextromethorphan does not enhance morphine effects  -  May 9, 2007
By Martha Kerr. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Contrary to preliminary findings, the results of a phase III study failed to show that dextromethorphan ... Reuters

Cough Drug May Help Fibromyalgia Pain  -  May 23, 2005
Fibromyalgia patients who took dextromethorphan experienced temporary ... But he added that dextromethorphan or similarly acting medications may prove to be ... FOXNews

Teens try cough medicine for a high; Even middle schoolers are...  -  Dec 5, 2006
The cold remedies are valued for an ingredient called dextromethorphan, ... Dextromethorphan appeals to teens because it "is easily and legally available in ... Pay-Per-View - Los Angeles Times - ProQuest Archiver

SAN FRANCISCO Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring  -  Dec 6, 2006
The ingredient sought by youthful drug abusers is dextromethorphan, ... Dextromethorphan has been available over the counter as a cough remedy since 1958. ... San Francisco Chronicle

Mother Sues Over 4-Month-Old's Cough Medicine Death  -  Nov 15, 2007
Both contain dextromethorphan. A coroner's report says Devon Mehlberg-Alvarez died of dextromethorphan intoxication, with tests showing his system ... FOXNews

Dextromethorphan, NMDA receptors, and fibromyalgia  -  Jun 8, 2005
Gainesville, FL - Temporal summation of repeated pain stimuli, also known as "windup" pain, is mediated by N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, ... Medscape

Learn about Dextromethorphan from Consumer Reports Health.  -  Jan 12, 2008
Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but ... consumerreports.org

Mom sues over infant's cold med death  -  Nov 14, 2007
Both contain dextromethorphan. A coroner's report says Devon Mehlberg-Alvarez died of dextromethorphan intoxication, with tests showing his system ... msnbc.com

FDA Warns Public of OTC Dextromethorphan Abuse  -  May 24, 2005
May 24, 2005 -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the public via a talk paper of its concerns regarding the potential abuse of ... Medscape

Children - Cough - Treatment - Honey - Medicine and Health - New York...  -  Dec 11, 2007
...depending on age, or an age-appropriate dose of honey-flavored dextromethorphan. The study was supported by a grant from the National Honey Board, ... New York Times

Honey more soothing than dextromethorphan: data show OTC remedies …  -  Jan 1, 2008
A bedtime dose of buckwheat honey as more effective than was dexomethorphan or no treatment at all for quieting cough and facilitating sleep in children ... Free with registration - Family Practice News - AccessMyLibrary.com

Professionals Unsurprised by Panel's Vote Against Pediatric Drugs  -  Oct 23, 2007
Take dextromethorphan, which has proved effective just for adults. Two hours after taking it, an adult who was coughing 20 times an hour will cough 16 times ... New York Times

Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves  -  Sep 6, 2008
For coughs, my pick is any product that contains dextromethorphan for both ... It's the dextromethorphan you are after. The adult dose is 30 milligrams of ... CBS News

Cough drug tied to killing ; Coroner tells jury overdose may have...  -  Oct 26, 2005
The panel heard testimony that the autopsy for Joseph Pendergrass, 19, of the 2000 block of Chang Court indicated the drug dextromethorphan or DXM was in ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Charges Filed In Dextromethorphan Overdose Deaths  -  Jan 10, 2006
By Leslie Knopp. BELLINGHAM - 17-year-old Ryan Morgan died a year ago. He and a friend, 19-year-old Cory Carlson, overdosed on a pure form of ... komotv.com

Fighting a Cold, the Old Way  -  Feb 5, 2008
So I wondered what remedies had soothed our ancestors long before the advent of dextromethorphan, an antitussive, or cough suppressant, found in many ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - ProQuest Archiver

Tops won't sell minors some cough remedies  -  May 17, 2007
By Sunday, customers will need to be at least 18 years old to buy products containing dextromethorphan, which is found in many cough and cold remedies. ... $2.95 - Buffalo News - NewsBank

Article: In The News: Next Time, Try Soup.(cough medicines)(Brief...  -  Jan 23, 2006
...remedies--that contain 30 milligrams per dose of the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (popular syrups like Robitussin DM have 10mg per dose). ... Pay-Per-View - Newsweek - HighBeam Research

Dextromethorphan (Systemic).  -  Jul 28, 2005
Dextromethorphan ( dex-troe-meth-OR-fan) is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). It should not be used for chronic cough that occurs with ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

'Dex' abuse up among teens, researchers say  -  Jan 16, 2007
Dextromethorphan, the active ingredient in many widely available non-prescription cough and cold remedies, has a nefarious use that some teenagers know ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

Dextromethorphan (Systemic).(Drug overview)  -  May 1, 2006
Dextromethorphan ( dex-troe-meth-OR-fan) is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). It should not be used for chronic cough that occurs with ... Free with registration - USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the... - AccessMyLibrary.com

Growing Teen Abuse of Snurf Pills  -  Sep 9, 2008
Dextromethorphan, known by users as DXM, dex, or robo, is a synthetic morphine analog that lacks opioid-like effects, says Deborah Levine, MD, ... WebMD

Health Canada issues cough syrup recall  -  Mar 14, 2005
The product may contain twice the amount of dextromethorphan (DM) stated on the label. At the request of Health Canada, the product is being recalled by the ... CTV.ca

Hair Today, Cancer Tomorrow?; The More You Earn, the More You Pay; …  -  Dec 10, 2006
New research, published in the December issue of Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, found a 15-fold increase in dextromethorphan abuse among ... U.S. News & World Report

Stop & Shop restricts sale of medicine  -  May 18, 2007
The coroner's report also found valproic acid, also known as Depakote; dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant in over-the-counter medicines; ... Providence Journal

Fibromyalgia Patients May Benefit From Cough Remedy, UF Study Finds  -  May 19, 2005
And in this, dextromethorphan may have a role in the future." Dextromethorphan is popular in cold remedies because it elevates the threshold for the ... sciencedaily.com

3 hospitalized after taking drug  -  Sep 9, 2008
Several Internet sites allege that Snurf is a concentrated pill form of dextromethorphan (DXM), a chemical found in several cough and cold medicines that ... $2.95 - Philadelphia Inquirer - NewsBank

Drug found in pure form of cough remedy banned  -  May 26, 2006
The law would make illegal to sell, possess, deliver or distribute dextromethorphan, known as DXM, unless it was obtained through a prescription or an ... Pay-Per-View - Chicago Tribune - ProQuest Archiver

… relationship of increasing doses of dextromethorphan given to...  -  Oct 31, 2007
Purpose: The efficacy of dextromethorphan (DM) for treating cough is uncertain, and its use is not supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics. ... Nature.com

(AP) — The following recall has been announced:  -  Jul 29, 2005
The drops contain the painkiller acetaminophen, the drugs dextromethorphan or pseudoephedrine or a combination of these drugs. They come in grape and cherry ... MLive.com

The prevalence of dextromethorphan abuse among high school students. …  -  Nov 1, 2006
To the Editor.-- The Dayton Area Drug Survey (DADS) is a biennial, cross-sectional study that provides estimates of teen drug use for schools and the ... $4.95 - Pediatrics - ECNext

Campaign Warns of Cough Medicine Abuse  -  Feb 15, 2007
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America estimates one in 10 youths have used cough medicines made with dextromethorphan to get high. ... San Francisco Chronicle

How to take Dextromethorphan from Consumer Reports Health.  -  Jan 12, 2008
...tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to dextromethorphan, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in the product you plan to take. ... consumerreports.org

Health Canada issues cough syrup warning  -  Mar 13, 2005
The cough medicine, made by Jamp Pharmaceutical Corp. in Langley, BC, contains too much dextromethorphan. Health Canada warns consuming the wrongly mixed ... CBC.ca

Men get 77-month sentences for Internet drug sales linked to five...  -  Apr 12, 2006
They sold a concentrated form of the chemical dextromethorphan, known as DXM. Johnson and Denman apologized at the hearing to families of the teens, ... San Diego Union - Tribune - San Diego Union Tribune

… RHEUM DRUGS FOUND TO CONTAIN DEXTROMETHORPHAN - …  -  Jun 14, 2005
HALF CHINESE RHEUM DRUGS FOUND TO CONTAIN DEXTROMETHORPHAN ... find AsiaInfo Services articles. AsiaInfo Services 06-14-2005 Half Chinese Rheum Drugs Found ... Pay-Per-View - AsiaInfo Services - HighBeam Research

Moms spread word on cough-medicine abuse  -  May 10, 2007
Data collected by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America show that one in 10, or 2.4 million young people, report having abused dextromethorphan-containing ... United Press International

dextromethorphan -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia  -  Jun 19, 2008
Britannica online encyclopedia article on dextromethorphan: synthetic drug related to morphine and used in medicine as a cough suppressant. Subscription - Encyclopedia Britannica

Increasing Numbers Of California Teens Abuse Over-the-counter Cold …  -  Dec 11, 2006
11, 2006) — The number of reported cases of dextromethorphan abuse in ... "Dextromethorphan has been used safely for years as a cough suppressant and is ... sciencedaily.com

Dextromethorphan-Quinidine Combination Reduces Inappropriate …  -  Apr 18, 2005
April 18, 2005 (Miami Beach) — A dextromethorphan-quinidine cocktail (Neurodex) effectively addresses the inappropriate laughing and crying episodes ... Medscape

… on Passage of HR 5280, the Dextromethorphan Distribution Act. - PR...  -  Dec 6, 2006
CHPA Commends Congress on Passage of HR 5280, the Dextromethorphan Distribution Act. from PR Newswire. Highbeam Research – FREE Trial. Pay-Per-View - PR Newswire - HighBeam Research

Cough suppressant may help in Parkinson's  -  Nov 8, 2007
...and researchers at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center say dextromethorphan -- used in such cold and flu medications -- suppresses dyskinesias, ... United Press International

Honey licks kids' coughs  -  Jan 15, 2008
One group received dextromethorphan in a honey-flavoured artificial syrup typical ... The honey group had more side effects than the dextromethorphan group, ... National Review of Medicine

Cough syrup is being used to get high, parents warned  -  Mar 16, 2005
Both contain dextromethorphan or DXM, a cough suppressant that can mimic the effects of alcohol intoxication. The drugs can cause behavioral changes such as ... Pay-Per-View - Star Tribune - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Dextromethorphan Abuse in Adolescents  -  Aug 1, 2007
Background: Dextromethorphan (Robitussin) is a common ingredient in over-the-counter cough suppressants. At appropriate doses it suppresses cough, ... AAFP News Now

Medical studies have found little evidence that cough medications …  -  Nov 3, 2008
Honey is more effective than dextromethorphan in relieving coughs in children, according to a 2007 Penn State study. In the wake of criticism that cough ... Modesto Bee

… over-the-counter cough medication dextromethorphan may help people...  -  May 29, 2005
About 10 million Americans, most of them women suffer from fibromyalgia, an incurable illness that causes stiffness, fatigue, muscle aches and sleep ... News-Medical.net

Med warning draws praise Doctors say FDA's strong caution on over-the...  -  Aug 20, 2007
Compounds such as dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine have eluded the scrutiny of ... "Dextromethorphan is a non-narcotic opioid in the codeine family, ... Pay-Per-View - Newsday - ProQuest Archiver

STUDIES SAY COUGH MEDS LACK EFFECTIVE DOSE  -  Oct 28, 2008
For children, honey is more effective than dextromethorphan in relieving coughs, according to a 2007 Penn State study. In the wake of criticism that cough ... $2.95 - Wichita Eagle - NewsBank

Honey can quieten a child's cough better than medicine  -  Dec 6, 2007
The study, reported in the UK's Daily Mail, compared honey to dextromethorphan (DM), the active ingredient in many cough mixtures. ... NEWS.com.au

… cash registers to prohibit sales of products with dextromethorphan...  -  Jun 30, 2005
Effective 1 Jul 2005, Walgreen's cash registers will be programmed to prohibit sale of all products containing dextromethorphan (also known as DXM) to ... Pay-Per-View - Company Reports - Factiva, from Dow Jones

Coughers garnering attention from experts  -  Jan 13, 2006
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Reports of Dextromethorphan Abuse in Adolescents Increase From 1999- …  -  Mar 13, 2007
This study evaluated trends in reports of dextromethorphan abuse reported to the poison control system of California from 1999 to 2004. ... Medscape

… NACDS.(Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2007)(dextromethorphan)...  -  Nov 5, 2007
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States May Ban DXM Cough Medicine Sales to Minors  -  Apr 21, 2007
Children are deliberately overdosing on products containing Dextromethorphan, or DXM, and are increasingly ending up in the emergency room. ... NPR

OTC tax deductibility, dextromethorphan top agenda.(Consumer …  -  Mar 19, 2007
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… fears.(OVER THE COUNTER)(drug abuse of Dextromethorphan )  -  Apr 23, 2007
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Treating autism with dextromethorphan.(CASE REPORT)  -  Nov 1, 2005
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In NY, a Proposal to Block Cold-Remedy Highs; County Aims to Ban Sale...  -  Apr 29, 2007
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Tips from Other Journals - August 1, 2008 -- American Family Physician  -  Aug 1, 2008
Patients had to have abstained from antihistamine or dextromethorphan use for ... The dextromethorphan and honey groups received equivalent volumes of their ... AAFP News Now

DEXTROMETHORPHAN (Oral route) - dex-troe-meth-OR-fan.(Drug …  -  May 1, 2007
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NATION ROUNDUP INDIANAPOLIS Two men get six years in Internet …  -  Apr 13, 2006
They sold a concentrated form of the chemical dextromethorphan, known as Neither man faces federal charges in the deaths, but they could face state charges. ... Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Google News Archive

Abuse of dextromethorphan is 'rampant' among teens.(Child/Adolescent ...  -  Jun 1, 2005
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In NY, a Proposal to Block Cold-Remedy Highs; County Aims to Ban Sale...  -  Apr 29, 2007
The medications they ingested had one thing in common: dextromethorphan, ... Dextromethorphan was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1958. ... Pay-Per-View - Washington Post - HighBeam Research

Dextromethorphan is subject of debate.(teenagers misusing medications)...  -  Mar 5, 2007
NEW YORK -- Recent guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians say over-the-counter remedies formulated with dextromethorphan "do not work for ... Free with registration - Chain Drug Review - AccessMyLibrary.com

Cough medicines carded  -  Jun 24, 2007
Many major retailers have placed age restrictions on the sale of items containing dextromethorphan in recent years - CVS, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores, ... Herald-Mail - The Herald-Mail

Abuse of OTC Meds may be the Cause of Teenage Deaths  -  May 31, 2005
Dextromethorphan, also known as DXM, can be found as a synthetically produced ingredient in most over-the-counter drugs that aid in cough and cold. ... Ivanhoe Broadcast News

Article: Honey more soothing than dextromethorphan: data show OTC …  -  Jan 1, 2008
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Suffolk restricts cold medicine buys  -  May 16, 2007
...to ban those under age 19 from buying non-prescription cough and cold medicines containing what is popularly known as DXM, or dextromethorphan. ... Pay-Per-View - Newsday - ProQuest Archiver

Panel backs stents for heart patients  -  Dec 10, 2006
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Teens taking too many spoonfuls: With LI kids seeking cold-medicine...  -  Apr 8, 2007
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Consumer Healthcare Products Association Statement Regarding ' …  -  Dec 21, 2006
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… : Congressional Effort to Address Dextromethorphan Abuse Hailed by ...  -  May 4, 2006
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Teens' drugs of choice are right at home  -  Aug 26, 2007
Dextromethorphan is a psychedelic that is sometimes used as a recreational drug. ... While dextromethorphan has a therapeutic and legitimate purpose when ... HeraldNet

… of a chronic organic mental disorder with dextromethorphan in a...  -  Jan 1, 2007
Response to dextromethorphan (15 mg bid), an antitussive agent not usually ... Dextromethorphan affects CNS serotonergic systems, and this was the probable ... British Journal of Psychiatry (subscript...

… ; P-glycoprotein studied, role in brain uptake of dextromethorphan ...  -  Mar 7, 2005
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INGREDIENT IN COUGH MEDICINE RESULTS IN MORE THAN 12,000 …  -  Nov 9, 2006
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Dextromethorphan abuse now 'rampant' among teens.(Mental Health) | …  -  May 1, 2005
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Meeting to center on recent drug use  -  May 10, 2006
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2 Bellingham Men Did Die From The Drug Dextromethorphan  -  Jun 24, 2005
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… commends congress on passage of HR 5280, the Dextromethorphan …  -  Dec 6, 2006
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Potential New Treatment For Dyskinesias In Parkinson's  -  Nov 9, 2007
Dextromethorphan, used in such cold and flu medications as Robitussin, Sucrets, Triaminic and Vicks, suppresses dyskinesias in rats, researchers at Oregon ... Medical News Today - Medical News Today (press release)

Makers of OTC Medicines Raise Awareness About Medication Abuse.  -  May 16, 2006
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Teens' dextromethorphan abuse called rampant.(Adolescent Health) | …  -  Jul 1, 2005
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Ahold takes stand on DXM.(NEWS)(dextromethorphan)(Ahold USA Inc.)( …  -  Jun 18, 2007
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AVANIR's Neurodex NDA Accepted with Priority Review for Involuntary …  -  Apr 4, 2006
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Dextromethorphan abuse soars in 5-year span.(Behavioral Pediatrics) |...  -  Jan 1, 2007
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Championing a $300 billion OTC industry.(Consumer Healthcare …  -  Mar 19, 2007
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Drug Research; Dextromethorphan combined with quinidine was well …  -  Jan 15, 2005
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United States pseudoephedrine and dextromethorphan product sales in …  -  May 13, 2006
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Drug Research; Dextromethorphan combined with quinidine was well …  -  Jan 10, 2005
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Teen Use of Over-the-Counter Cold Medicines Rising  -  Dec 11, 2006
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AVANIR Receives Special Protocol Assessment For Neurodex …  -  Jan 12, 2005
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Avanir Enrolls First Patient in Zenvia Trial  -  Dec 11, 2007
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Biden Calls Attention to 'Generation Rx' and the Abuse of Prescription...  -  Mar 13, 2008
Biden also urged his colleagues to support the Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act (S. 2274), which he introduced in October 2007. This legislation aims to ... allamericanpatriots.com

… CHPA steps up fight against dextromethorphan abuse.(News)(Consumer...  -  Aug 20, 2007
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Article: Dextromethorphan is subject of debate.(teenagers misusing …  -  Mar 5, 2007
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Brand Names/Synonyms:
Dextromethorphan is also known by the following brand names and/or synonyms&Laquo;Delta&Raquo;-Methorphan; Antussan; Ba 2666; Balminil Dm; Balminil Dm Children; Benylin Adult Formula Cough Suppressant; Benylin Dm; Benylin Dm 12 Hour; Benylin Dm for Children; Benylin Dm for Children 12 Hour; Benylin Pediatric Cough Suppressant; Calmylin #1; Canfodion; Cosylan; Cough-X; Creo-Terpin; D-Methorphan; D-Methorphan Hydrobromide; Dea No. 9210; Delsym; Delsym Cough Formula; Delta-Methorphan; Demorphan; Demorphan Hydrobromide; Demorphine; Destrometerfano [Dcit]; Dextromethorfan; Dextromethorfan [Czech]; Dextromethorphan; Dextromethorphan Bromhydrate; Dextromethorphan Bromide; Dextromethorphan [Ban:Inn]; Dextrometorfano [Inn-Spanish]; Dextrometorphan; Dextromorphan; Dexyromethorphan; Diabe-Tuss Dm Syrup; Dormetan; Dormethan; Hihustan M.; Hold Dm; Koffex Dm; L-Methorphan; Levomethorphan; Levomethorphan [Ban:Dcf:Inn]; Levomethorphane [Inn-French]; Levomethorphanum [Inn-Latin]; Levometorfano [Inn-Spanish]; Medicon; Methorate Hydrobromide; Methorphan; Metrorat; Novahistex Dm; Novahistine Dm; Pertussin Cs Children's Strength; Pertussin Dm Extra Strength; Racemethorphan [As D-Form]; Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Suppressant; Robitussin Pediatric; Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant; Romilar; Sucrets 4 Hour Cough Suppressant; Triaminic Dm Long Lasting for Children; Trocal; Tusilan; Tussade; Vicks 44 Cough Relief

Drug Category:
Dextromethorphan is categorized under the following by the FDA: Antitussives; Analgesics; Antitussives; ATC:R05DA09

Dosage Forms:
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Absorption:
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Chemical IUPAC Name:
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