Benzonatate
Cancer Terms ->
Drugs and Chemicals ->
Pharmacologic Substance ->
Agent Affecting Respiratory System ->
Antitussive Agent -> Benzonatate
Benzonatate Definition
A synthetic butylamino-benzoate derivative related to tetracaine and a peripherally acting antitussive, nonnarcotic Benzonatate reduces the cough reflex by anesthetizing and depressing mechanoreceptors in the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura. It is recommended for cough relief in the common cold, bronchitis, pneumonia, and for chronic cough such as in asthma. (NCI04)
Benzonatate Synonyms
Benzonatate, BENZONATATE, KM-65, Tessalon
Terms in Benzonatate category
Copyright © Cancer Terms 2014 All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Low Carb Foods
No reproduction or republication permitted.