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Dimemorfan

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Overview

Overview

Dimemorfan is an antitussive or cough suppressant which acts as a sigma receptor agonist.It is an analogue of dextromethorphan and dextrorphan, but lacks significant NMDA receptor antagonistic action and dissociative effects, thereby having reduced abuse potential and adverse effects in comparison.

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