Fluitussin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

Trade Name Fluitussin
Generic Noscapine
Noscapine Other Names alpha-Narcotine, Noscapina, Noscapine, Noscapinum
Type
Formula C22H23NO7
Weight Average: 413.4205
Monoisotopic: 413.147452095
Groups Approved, Investigational
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer Zambon
Available Country Netherlands
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Uses

Fluitussin is a non-sedating isoquinoline alkaloid used primarily for its antitussive properties.

Investigated for use/treatment in lymphoma (non-hodgkin's), leukemia (lymphoid), cancer/tumors (unspecified), and multiple myeloma.

Fluitussin is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Common Cold, Cough, Respiratory Diseases, Airway secretion clearance therapy

How Fluitussin works

Fluitussin's antitussive effects appear to be primarily mediated by its sigma receptor agonist activity. Evidence for this mechanism is suggested by experimental evidence in rats. Pretreatment with rimcazole, a sigma specific antagonist, causes a dose-dependent reduction in antitussive activity of noscapine.

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