dextromethorphan
English
Etymology
From dextro- + methorphan.
Noun
dextromethorphan (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) An opioid (some say merely an opioid-like substance) that is used as an antitussive drug (a cough suppressant) that is found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations; and as an NMDA blocker used to treat PBA (pseudo-bulbar affect).
Synonyms
- DXM
- DM
- dex
- drank
Antonyms
- levomethorphan
Hypernyms
- methorphan
- opioid
Related terms
- racemethorphan
Translations
drug
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See also
- robohead
- robotrip