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What is MOA of opiods in cough suppression?
KP note says antitussive action, independent of analgesia and respiratory depression. What is this mean?

Cough suppressants may act centrally (on the brain, and specifically the vagus nerve).

Vagus nerve? dont know that...thanks Mito... Wink

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