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09-24-2007, 12:57 PM
What is MOA of opiods in cough suppression?
KP note says antitussive action, independent of analgesia and respiratory depression. What is this mean?
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09-24-2007, 01:13 PM
Cough suppressants may act centrally (on the brain, and specifically the vagus nerve).
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09-24-2007, 01:29 PM
Vagus nerve? dont know that...thanks Mito...Wink
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