Drug class
Antitussives
Antitussives are a recognized therapeutic class of pharmacological agents, commonly referred to as cough suppressants, designed to inhibit or reduce the frequency and intensity of coughing. Read more about Antitussives
1,140 drugs in this class 157 manufacturers
Drugs in Antitussives
CHILD MUCUS RELIEF COUGH (guaifenesin/dextromethorphan HBr)
COUGH RELIEF (dextromethorphan HBr)
TUSSIN COUGH (dextromethorphan HBr)
CHILD PLUS COUGH-RUNNY NOSE (dextromethorphan HBr/acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine maleate)
CHILD PLUS COUGH-RUNNY NOSE (dextromethorphan HBr/acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine maleate)
TUSSIN COUGH (dextromethorphan HBr)
TUSSIN DM MAX (guaifenesin/dextromethorphan HBr)
CHILDREN'S COLD-COUGH (brompheniramine maleate/phenylephrine HCl/dextromethorphan)
Antitussives are a recognized therapeutic class of pharmacological agents, commonly referred to as cough suppressants, designed to inhibit or reduce the frequency and intensity of coughing.
They primarily exert their effect centrally by depressing the cough center in the medulla and brainstem—exemplified by agents such as dextromethorphan, codeine, and hydrocodone—or peripherally by anesthetizing stretch receptors located within the respiratory tract, as seen with benzonatate.
Clinically, antitussives provide short-term, symptomatic relief for nonproductive or bothersome coughs associated with acute upper respiratory tract infections, common colds, environmental allergies, bronchitis, and other acute or chronic inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tree.
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medlineplus.gov
Antitussives are a recognized therapeutic class of pharmacological agents, commonly referred to as cough suppressants, designed to inhibit or reduce the frequency and intensity of coughing They primarily exert their effect centrally by depressing the cough center in the medulla and brainstem—exemplified by agents such as dextromethorphan, codeine, and hydrocodone—or peripherally by anesthetizing stretch receptors located within the respiratory tract, as seen with benzonatate
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nih.gov
Antitussives are a recognized therapeutic class of pharmacological agents, commonly referred to as cough suppressants, designed to inhibit or reduce the frequency and intensity of coughing They primarily exert their effect centrally by depressing the cough center in the medulla and brainstem—exemplified by agents such as dextromethorphan, codeine, and hydrocodone—or peripherally by anesthetizing stretch receptors located within the respiratory tract, as seen with benzonatate
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fda.gov
They primarily exert their effect centrally by depressing the cough center in the medulla and brainstem—exemplified by agents such as dextromethorphan, codeine, and hydrocodone—or peripherally by anesthetizing stretch receptors located within the respiratory tract, as seen with benzonatate Clinically, antitussives provide short-term, symptomatic relief for nonproductive or bothersome coughs associated with acute upper respiratory tract infections, common colds, environmental allergies, bronchiti...
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fda.gov
They primarily exert their effect centrally by depressing the cough center in the medulla and brainstem—exemplified by agents such as dextromethorphan, codeine, and hydrocodone—or peripherally by anesthetizing stretch receptors located within the respiratory tract, as seen with benzonatate
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medlineplus.gov
They primarily exert their effect centrally by depressing the cough center in the medulla and brainstem—exemplified by agents such as dextromethorphan, codeine, and hydrocodone—or peripherally by anesthetizing stretch receptors located within the respiratory tract, as seen with benzonatate
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fda.gov
Clinically, antitussives provide short-term, symptomatic relief for nonproductive or bothersome coughs associated with acute upper respiratory tract infections, common colds, environmental allergies, bronchitis, and other acute or chronic inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tree
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medlineplus.gov
Clinically, antitussives provide short-term, symptomatic relief for nonproductive or bothersome coughs associated with acute upper respiratory tract infections, common colds, environmental allergies, bronchitis, and other acute or chronic inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tree
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