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Dextromethorphan / DMR

DEXTROMETHORPHAN

Category

Antitussive

Action
  • Non competitive NMDA receptor antagonist
  • Nicotinic cholinergic receptor antagonist
  • Raise threshold of cough centre
Indication
  • Cough suppression
  • Chronic bronchitis
Dose
  • Dog/Cat= 1-2mg/kg PO or T/D
  • Cattle= 5-15mg/kg
Contraindications
  • Pneumonia
  • Lung disorder
Adverse Effects
  • Slowed breathing
  • Blurred vision
  • Drowsiness
Availability

Tab. DMR 20 - 20mg

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