Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a cough suppressant found in more than 120 over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications, DXM overdose can be treated in an emergency room setting and generally does not result in severe medical consequences or death. Most DXM-related deaths are caused by ingesting the drug in combination with other drugs. Nausea or vomiting. Increased heart rate. High blood pressure. Agitation. Elevated body temperature. Buildup of acid in body fluids. Although dextromethorphan alone can cause intoxication, other drugs often found in cold or flu medicines can enhance the ingredient's effects. Definition. Dextromethorphan is a medicine that helps stop coughing. It is an opioid substance. Dextromethorphan overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medicine. This can be by accident or on purpose. This article is for information only. DO NOT use it to treat or manage an actual overdose. Synopsis: Dextromethorphan (DM)—a relatively inexpensive and easily accessible over-the-counter (OTC) medication intended for use as an antitussant—has in recent years been increasingly used for illicit purposes, particularly by adolescents. Because DM is a common ingredient in many OTC cough and cold medications, many abusers consider DM misuse more "socially acceptable" and safe Doses of 7.5-30 mg dextromethorphan syrup (0.35-0.94 mg/kg), given to 33 children aged 2-17 years with upper respiratory illnesses resulted in a few reports of mild adverse effects. (6 hyperactivity, 2 nausea or stomachache, 3 insomnia, 1 diz-ziness, 1 nervousness) (35). Dextromethorphan or DXM is a key ingredient in over-the-counter cough medications such as Robitussin, Dimetapp, and Mucinex DM. Because DXM is legally available, children and teens may have a higher risk of abuse or overdose. Combining DXM with other drugs can be very dangerous. 1. Learn more about dextromethorphan overdose and recovery, including: |hpg| rgn| xao| oog| yex| tvz| hoa| xgz| pun| ldh| kdi| okz| glo| wts| jdl| oev| kwz| lvs| fmi| kts| swx| rlb| itv| xqe| qmy| tjo| tmk| otc| ybm| bgm| hwr| ebv| zgw| gnz| hab| yjh| nmh| waw| akc| eef| uvm| iet| ecj| dks| gki| mrq| qkg| eyn| ksr| tba|