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Dextromethorphan

デキストロメトルファン

INN: Dextromethorphan

Antitussive (Non-narcotic)Published

Last updated: 3/14/2026

Mechanism of Action

JA日本語

延髄の咳中枢に直接作用し、咳反射を抑制します。コデインと異なり麻薬性がなく、依存性が低いとされています。NMDA受容体拮抗作用も有します。

ENEnglish

Acts directly on the cough center in the medulla oblongata to suppress the cough reflex. Unlike codeine, it is non-narcotic with low dependency potential. Also has NMDA receptor antagonist activity.

Efficacy & Effect Tags

Side Effects

JA日本語

眠気、めまい、悪心、便秘。大量摂取時に幻覚やセロトニン症候群のリスク。

ENEnglish

Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, constipation. Risk of hallucinations and serotonin syndrome in overdose.

Contraindications

JA日本語

MAO阻害薬を服用中の患者。本剤の成分に対し過敏症の既往歴のある患者。

ENEnglish

Patients taking MAO inhibitors. Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any component.