Dropropizine (or dipropizine) is a
cough suppressant
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that is sold in Germany, Central America, South America, and some African countries such as Congo. It is sold as suppositories, tablets, and syrup. It is used to stop a cough caused by allergies or a cold.
Side effects
Adverse effects include drowsiness, nausea, heartburn, and
respiratory depression
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.
See also
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Levodropropizine
Levodropropizine is a cough suppressant. It is the levo isomer of dropropizine. It acts as a peripheral antitussive, with no action in the central nervous system. It does not cause side effects such as constipation or respiratory depression whic ...
References
Antitussives
Phenylpiperazines
Vicinal diols
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