Dimemorfan

Dimemorfan

Dimemorfan is a pharmacological agent that belongs to the class of drugs known as morphinans. It is primarily used as an antitussive to suppress coughing.

Pharmacology

Dimemorfan acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to suppress the cough reflex. It is a non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist, which means it inhibits the action of the NMDA receptor, a type of glutamate receptor that is found in nerve cells. By blocking these receptors, dimemorfan can reduce the sensitivity of the cough reflex and thus suppress coughing.

Medical Uses

The primary use of dimemorfan is as an antitussive, or cough suppressant. It is often used in the treatment of coughs associated with conditions such as common colds, influenza, and bronchitis.

Side Effects

Like other drugs in the morphinan class, dimemorfan can have a number of side effects. These can include drowsiness, nausea, and constipation. In rare cases, it can also cause more serious side effects such as respiratory depression.

See Also

• Dextromethorphan
• Morphinan
• Antitussive

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