Dekstrometorfan oefen 'n sentrale hoeswerende effek uit deur die medulla oblongata hoessentrum te inhibeer. Dekstrometorfan word goed geabsorbeer wanneer dit mondelings ingeneem word, tree binne in werking 15 aan 30 minute, en die effek kan gehandhaaf word vir 3 aan 6 ure. Die konsentrasie van die prototipe geneesmiddel in plasma is baie laag. Sy belangrikste aktiewe metaboliet, 3-metoksimorfaan, is present in high plasma concentrations. It is mainly used for dry cough, for colds, acute or chronic bronchitis, brongiale asma, pharyngitis, tuberculosis and other upper respiratory tract infections.
1. Dextromethorphan has antitussive effect.
2. Dextromethorphan can be used to treat upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis and other diseases.
3. Dextromethorphan can be added to other preparations to help treat pain and various other disorders.
