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dextromethorphan polistirex

dextromethorphan polistirex (DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX) is a sigma opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — dextromethorphan polistirex
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
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Quick answer

dextromethorphan polistirex (DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX) is a sigma opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN dextromethorphan polistirex
Brand DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX
Mechanism Sigma opioid receptor agonist
Target Glutamate receptor ionotropic, NMDA 2A
Route ORAL
Formulation SUSPENSION, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Sigma opioid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glutamate receptor ionotropic, NMDA 2A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. dextromethorphan hydrobromide Nervous system (N07)

Frequently asked questions

What is dextromethorphan polistirex?

dextromethorphan polistirex (DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX) is a sigma opioid receptor agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for dextromethorphan polistirex?

DEXTROMETHORPHAN POLISTIREX is a marketed brand name for dextromethorphan polistirex. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of dextromethorphan polistirex?

dextromethorphan polistirex has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.