Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Nuedexta Capsule
Nuedexta Capsule
| Generic name | dextromethorphan and quinidine |
|---|---|
| Drug class | NMDA antagonist and sigma-1 agonist; CYP450 2D6 inhibitor (miscellaneous central nervous system agent) |
| Forms | Capsule (oral) |
Nuedexta is a brand-name prescription capsule that combines two medicines, dextromethorphan and quinidine. It is used to treat pseudobulbar affect, a condition that causes sudden, uncontrollable laughing or crying.
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