What drugs are contraindicated with dextromethorphan?

do not take dextromethorphan if you are taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or if you have stopped taking an MAO inhibitor within the past 2 weeks.

What is dextromethorphan hydrobromide used for?

Dextromethorphan is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). It should not be used for chronic cough that occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema or when there is an unusually large amount of mucus or phlegm (flem) with the cough.

Is Dextrorphan a metabolite of dextromethorphan?

The major metabolite of dextromethorphan, dextrorphan, achieves peak plasma concentrations at 1.6 to 1.7 hours following ingestion.

Can you take chlorpheniramine with dextromethorphan?

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan is a combination medicine used to treat sneezing, runny nose, and cough caused by the common cold. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Is dextromethorphan good for dry cough?

Dextromethorphan Hbr (Hydrobromide) is a cough suppressant that is particularly effective in addressing a nagging dry cough.

Is dextromethorphan hydrobromide the same as dextromethorphan?

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is the hydrobromide salt form of dextromethorphan, a synthetic, methylated dextrorotary analogue of levorphanol, a substance related to codeine and a non-opioid derivate of morphine. Dextromethorphan exhibits antitussive activity and is devoid of analgesic or addictive property.

What is dextromethorphan and chlorpheniramine?

CHLORPHENIRAMINE; DEXTROMETHORPHAN (klor fen IR a meen; dex troe meth OR fan) is a combination of an antihistamine and a cough suppressant. It is used to treat the symptoms of a cold. This medicine will not treat an infection.