Drug Name: | Hydrobromide |
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Drug Class: | Antitussive |
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Mechanism of Action: | - Suppresses cough reflex by acting on the cough center in the medulla oblongata
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Use: | - Relief of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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Side Effects: | - Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
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Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to hydrobromide
- Use of MAO inhibitors within 14 days
- Respiratory depression
- Asthma
- Severe hepatic or renal impairment
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Specialty: | - Pulmonology
- Internal Medicine
- Family Medicine
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