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antitussive

CHEBI:CHEBI_51177

Definition

An agent that suppresses cough. Antitussives have a central or a peripheral action on the cough reflex, or a combination of both. Compare with expectorants, which are considered to increase the volume of secretions in the respiratory tract, so facilitating their removal by ciliary action and coughing, and mucolytics, which decrease the viscosity of mucus, facilitating its removal by ciliary action and expectoration.

Alternative Names

  • anti-tussive
  • cough suppressant
  • cough suppressants

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Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:51177

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