Dextromethorphan hydrobromide

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is the hydrobromide salt form of dextromethorphan, a synthetic, methylated dextrorotary analogue of levorphanol, a substance related to codeine and a non-opioid derivate of morphine. Dextromethorphan exhibits antitussive activity and is devoid of analgesic or addictive property. This agent crosses the blood-brain-barrier and activates sigma opioid receptors on the cough center in the central nervous system, thereby suppressing the cough reflex. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antitussives. Its therapeutic use is listed as central nervous system (CNS) agents, cough suppressants and psychedelics. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Metrorat, Tussade and Dextromethorphan polistirex. Its PubChem CID is 5464025.