Dextromethorphan Definition

dĕkstrō-mə-thôrfăn
noun
An antitussive drug, C18 H25 NO, that is used in its hydrobromide form and is less addictive than codeine.
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Origin of Dextromethorphan

  • dextro– meth– (m)orph(in)an structural basis for a group of opioids (morphin(e)) (–an)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Dextromethorphan Sentence Examples

  • The "high" is caused by dextromethorphan, a common ingredient found in many cough medicines.

  • Dextromethorphan is a safe and effective ingredient when taken in the correct doses.

  • Dextromethorphan, the primary ingredient in many over-the-counter cough remedies, also depresses the brain's cough center but without the side effects associated with narcotics.

  • The most popular drug in this class is dextromethorphan, which is quite safe and is available without prescription.

  • The letters DM in a product's name normally indicates the presence of dextromethorphan, but it is always best to read the ingredients.

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