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Medicine overview
Indications of Tussidex 100 ml
Dextromethorphan is indicated in Chronic dry cough or unproductive coughAcute dry cough which is interfering with normal function or sleep.
Theropeutic Class
Cough suppressant
Pharmacology
Dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex by a direct action on the cough center in the medulla of the brain.
Absorption
Dextromethorphan shows high affinity binding to several regions of the brain, including the medullary cough center.
Distribution
This compound is an NMDA receptor antagonist and acts as a non-competitive channel blocker.
Metabolism
It is one of the widely used antitussives, and is also used to study the involvement of glutamate receptors in neurotoxicity.
Dosage & Administration of Tussidex 100 ml
Adults and Children over 12 years
Dosage:15 to 30 mg three to four times per day
Notes:However, 60 mg doses up to four times per day have been used without increased side effects
Children between 6 and 12 years
Dosage:5-15 mg up to four times per day
Children between 2 and 6 years
Dosage:2.5-5 mg up to four times per day
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adults and Children over 12 years | 15 to 30 mg three to four times per day | However, 60 mg doses up to four times per day have been used without increased side effects |
| Children between 6 and 12 years | 5-15 mg up to four times per day | |
| Children between 2 and 6 years | 2.5-5 mg up to four times per day |
Dosage of Tussidex 100 ml
Adults and Children over 12 years
Dosage:15 to 30 mg three to four times per day
Notes:However, 60 mg doses up to four times per day have been used without increased side effects
Children between 6 and 12 years
Dosage:5-15 mg up to four times per day
Children between 2 and 6 years
Dosage:2.5-5 mg up to four times per day
| Condition | Dosage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adults and Children over 12 years | 15 to 30 mg three to four times per day | However, 60 mg doses up to four times per day have been used without increased side effects |
| Children between 6 and 12 years | 5-15 mg up to four times per day | |
| Children between 2 and 6 years | 2.5-5 mg up to four times per day |
Interaction of Tussidex 100 ml
The following medicines should be taken carefully while concomitantly use with Dextromethorphan: Amiodarone, Fluoexetine, Quinidine, CNS depressants and Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Dextromethorphan or any other component.
Side Effects of Tussidex 100 ml
Adverse effects with Dextromethorphan are rare, but nausea and dizziness sometimes occur. The drug produces no analgesia or addiction and little or no CNS depression. Excitation, confusion and respiratory depression may occur after overdosage.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy: Adequate and well-controlled studies in human have not been done. However, Dextromethorphan has not been reported to cause birth defects. Lactation: It is not known whether dextromethorphan passes into breast milk. However, Dextromethorphan has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Precautions & Warnings
Do not use Dextromethorphan to control a cough that is associated with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or a cough that is productive (produces sputum or phlegm).
Overdose Effects of Tussidex 100 ml
Symptoms: In mild overdose, tachycardia, hypertension, vomiting, mydriasis, diaphoresis, nystagmus, euphoria, loss of motor coordination, and giggling; in moderate intoxication, in addition to those listed above, hallucinations and a plodding ataxic gait; in severely intoxication, agitation or somnolence. Management: treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Naloxone may be useful in reversing toxicity.
Storage Conditions
Store at 15-30° C
Drug Classes
Cough suppressant
Mode Of Action
Dextromethorphan suppresses the cough reflex by a direct action on the cough center in the medulla of the brain. Dextromethorphan shows high affinity binding to several regions of the brain, including the medullary cough center. This compound is an NMDA receptor antagonist and acts as a non-competitive channel blocker. It is one of the widely used antitussives, and is also used to study the involvement of glutamate receptors in neurotoxicity.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy: Adequate and well-controlled studies in human have not been done. However, Dextromethorphan has not been reported to cause birth defects. Lactation: It is not known whether dextromethorphan passes into breast milk. However, Dextromethorphan has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tussidex 100 ml used for?
Dextromethorphan is indicated in Chronic dry cough or unproductive cough; Acute dry cough which is interfering with normal function or sleep.
What is the dosage of Tussidex 100 ml?
Adults and Children over 12 years: 15 to 30 mg three to four times per day. However, 60 mg doses up to four times per day have been used without increased side effects.Children between 6 and 12 years: 5-15 mg up to four times per day.Children between 2 and 6 years: 2.5-5 mg up to four times per day.
What are the side effects of Tussidex 100 ml?
Adverse effects with Dextromethorphan are rare, but nausea and dizziness sometimes occur. The drug produces no analgesia or addiction and little or no CNS depression. Excitation, confusion and respiratory depression may occur after overdosage.
Who should not take Tussidex 100 ml?
Hypersensitivity to Dextromethorphan or any other component.
What precautions should be taken with Tussidex 100 ml?
Do not use Dextromethorphan to control a cough that is associated with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or a cough that is productive (produces sputum or phlegm).
Is Tussidex 100 ml safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Adequate and well-controlled studies in human have not been done. However, Dextromethorphan has not been reported to cause birth defects. Lactation: It is not known whether dextromethorphan passes into breast milk. However, Dextromethorphan has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
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