Products Antitussives are commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, as cough syrups, and drops, among others. Structure and properties Antitussives do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, many are derived from natural opium alkaloids (opioids). Effects Antitussives have cough-irritating (antitussive) properties. They reduce the frequency and intensity of coughing attacks. Their effects … Antitussives
Products Medicinal products containing preparations of opium, such as the opium tincture or an opium extract, are used less frequently. In contrast, the pure alkaloids such as morphine and codeine and related opioids are very commonly used medicinally, especially in pain management. Opium and the opioids are subject to narcotics laws. Stem plant The opium … Opium Poppy
Products Noscapine is commercially available in the form of lozenges, capsules, drops, as a syrup, and as suppositories. Except for Tussanil N, the drugs are combination products. Structure and properties The phthalideisoquinoline noscapine (C22H23NO7, Mr = 413.4 g/mol) is present in drugs as a free base or as noscapine hydrochloride monohydrate. Noscapine is a white … Noscapine
Products Cough syrups are commercially available from numerous suppliers. Typical categories include herbal, “chemical” (containing synthetic active ingredients), cough-irritant, and expectorant. They are sold in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Cough syrup can also be prepared by the patient. For example, vegetable extracts (see below), honey, sugar and drinking water can be used. Homemade … Cough Syrups
Names Trade name: Capval® Non-proprietary name: Noscapine Other chemical names: Narcotin, Methoxyhydrastin (molecular formula of noscapine: C22H23NO7 Introduction Capval® belongs to the group of antitussives, also called cough suppressants. Antitussives can act on the one hand by inhibiting the cough centre in the brain stem (= central effect) and on the other hand by inhibiting … Capval®
Interactions Capval® should not be administered together with an expectorant, as this prevents the mucus formed from being coughed up and can lead to a congestion of secretion. In addition, combination with medications that have a central attenuating effect (such as sedatives, sleeping pills, antidepressants, neuroleptics, opioids or alcohol) is not recommended. An interaction with … Interactions | Capval®
Prescription requirement Capval® is only available on prescription and therefore only available on prescription. Alternatives to Capval® Sedotussin is also a remedy for chesty cough. If you want to use purely herbal remedies, you can use preparations from Prospan. All articles in this series: Capval® Interactions Prescription requirement
The drug noscapine is extracted from the opium poppy. It finds application in the relief of cough irritation. What is noscapine? The drug noscapine is extracted from the opium poppy. It finds use in the relief of cough irritation. Noscapine is an antitussive. This means that the active ingredient is used to treat cough. The … Noscapine: Effects, Uses & Risks
