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Dextromethorphan Treatment Report
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See also: Mucinex DM, Promethazine DM, Robitussin-DM
What is Dextromethorphan? Dextromethorphan is a antitussive used for symptomatic relief of coughs caused by minor viral upper respiratory tract infections or inhaled irritants; most effective for a chronic nonproductive cough.
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Reasons Taken
2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Dextromethorphan.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 50% |
| Excess mucus | 1 | 50% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Dextromethorphan.
| 0 mg none | ||
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1
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Dextromethorphan or how long patients were taking Dextromethorphan before stopping.
Currently taking Dextromethorphan
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Stopped taking Dextromethorphan
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 100% |  |