Pharmacological control of cough.
Indian J Pediatr
; 2001 Apr; 68 Suppl 2(): S33-8
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ABSTRACT
Cough constitutes an important medical problem in all ages. Although treatment of underlying pathologies, e.g., bronchial asthma, upper respiratory tract infection, etc. is well justified to cure cough, non-specific therapy in the form of a number of antitussive agents like, codeine, dextromethorphan, etc. is widely practiced to suppress it. Most of these agents are efficacious and well-tolerated. Nevertheless, CNS toxicities may occur in new-borns, especially those with immature metabolic profile. Some recent reports about interactions (involving hepatic cytochrome P450 enzymes) between dextromethorphan and other drugs are also noteworthy.
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Antitussígenos
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Broncodilatadores
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Humanos
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Criança
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Antagonistas Colinérgicos
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Tosse
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Interações Medicamentosas
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Antagonistas dos Receptores Histamínicos H1
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En
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Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2001
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