| Synonyms: |
(+)-3-methoxy-N-methylmorphinan,
(+)-dextromethorphan,
(4aS,10S,10aS)-6-methoxy-11-methyl-1,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-2H-10,4a-(epiminoethano)phenanthrene,
(9alpha,13alpha,14alpha)-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan,
3-methoxy-17-methyl-9alpha,13alpha,14alpha-morphinan,
3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan,
Albutussin,
Antussan,
BA 2666,
BA-2666,
Balminil DM,
Benylin DM,
Calmylin,
D-methorphan,
Delsym,
destrometerfano,
dextromethorfan,
dextromethorphan,
dextromethorphane,
dextromethorphanum,
dextrometorfano,
Dextromorphan,
DXM,
Medicon,
Romilar,
Tusilan
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| Definition: |
A 6-methoxy-11-methyl-1,3,4,9,10,10a-hexahydro-2H-10,4a-(epiminoethano)phenanthrene in which the sterocenters at positions 4a, 10 and 10a have S-configuration. It is a prodrug of dextrorphan and used as an antitussive drug for suppressing cough. |