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Butamirate-Butamirate is a cough suppressant.

Butamirate is a cough suppressant. A study found it to bind to the cough center in the medulla oblongata, more specifically the dextromethorphan-binding site in guinea pig brain with high affinity. More

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Description

Butamirate is a cough suppressant. A study found it to bind to the cough center in the medulla oblongata, more specifically the dextromethorphan-binding site in guinea pig brain with high affinity.

Generic Name

Butamirate-Butamirate is a cough suppressant.

Chemical names

Butamirate; Butamyrate; Brospamin; Butamirato

Brand names

Sinecod, nontoss

IUPAC name

Pharmacokinetics

Actions

Dosage/Dosage form

30 mg/day

Therapeutic uses

Prescribed for the treatment of dry cough

Adverse effects/Side effects

Butamirate can cause dizziness, skin rashes, nausea, diarrhoea and GI discomfort.

Interaction

Contraindications

Butamirate is contraindicated in patients with allergy to Butamirate and diabetes mellitus. 

Storage

Information

Molecular weight

307.428 Da

Molecular formula

C18H29NO3

CAS number

18109-80-3

Precautions

Butamirate should not be prescribed to children less than three years of age.