Antitussives

What are Antitussives?

Antitussives are medicines that suppress coughing, also known as cough suppressants. Antitussives are thought to work by inhibiting a coordinating region for coughing located in the brain stem, disrupting the cough reflex arc; although the exact mechanism of action is unknown.

However, their use is not without controversy and they should only be considered for dry, irritating coughs that do not involve mucus production. Suppressing productive or mucus-producing coughs caused by some respiratory diseases with antitussives may be hazardous. Many viral coughs are best treated by increasing fluid intake and exposing the airways to humidity.

Many antitussives, including pholcodine, codeine, and dextromethorphan, are derived from opioids. Pholcodine and codeine may cause drowsiness and constipation and codeine may be addictive. Dextromethorphan can increase serotonin levels and may interact with other medicines that also increase serotonin. Benzonatate is an nonnarcotic antitussive that anesthetizes certain receptors located in the breathing passages, reducing the urge to cough.

Although antitussives have been shown to be effective in adults, their effectiveness in children has not been established and their use in children should be discouraged.

List drug with Antitussives

Drug Name
Cough DM
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Cough Relief
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Creo-Terpin
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Creomulsion
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Babee Cof
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Babee Cof Syrup
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Benylin Pediatric Formula
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Benzonatate
Generic name: Benzonatate
Buckley's Mixture Cough Suppressant
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Buckleys Mixture
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Children's Cough DM
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Children's Pedia Care
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Children's Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Chlophedianol
Generic name: Chlophedianol
DayQuil Cough
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Delsym
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Dexalone
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Elixsure Cough
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
ElixSure Cough Children's
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Father John's Medicine
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Miltuss
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Nycoff
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Pediacare
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Pediacare Long-Acting Cough
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Robafen Cough
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Robafen Cough Liquidgels
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Robitussin (Dextromethorphan Oral)
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Robitussin 12 Hour Cough Relief
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Robitussin Long-Acting CoughGels
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Robitussin Pediatric Cough Long-Acting
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Scot-Tussin Diabetic
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Silphen DM
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Simply Cough
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
St. Joseph
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Tessalon Perles
Generic name: Benzonatate
Vicks 44 Cough Relief
Generic name: Dextromethorphan
Zonatuss
Generic name: Benzonatate

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Drugslib.com is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Drugslib.com information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Drugslib.com does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Drugslib.com's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Drugslib.com's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Drugslib.com does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Drugslib.com provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

Popular Keywords