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(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 (pseudobulbar affect).

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dextromethorphan

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Source Word

dextromethorphan

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/

Noun

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 (pseudobulbar affect).

Japanese Meaning

薬理学的に、咳を抑制するために使用される薬剤で、市販の風邪薬や咳止め製品によく含まれています。化学的にはオピオイドまたはその類似物質に分類され、NMDA受容体遮断作用を持つため、偽球麻痺性情動障害（PBA）の治療にも利用される場合があります。

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Before mixing medications I checked the ingredients and found dextromethorphan, so I called my pharmacist.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

薬を混ぜる前に成分を確認したところ、鎮咳薬のデキストロメトルファンが含まれているのを見つけたので、薬剤師に相談しました。

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(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 (pseudobulbar affect).

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