benzonatate /ben·zo·na·tate/ (ben-zo´nah-tāt) an antitussive that reduces the cough reflex by anesthetizing the stretch receptors in the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura.
benzonatate
benzonatate [ben-zo´nah-tāt]
benzonatate (benzon´
tāt´),
ben·zo·na·tate (b n-z  n -t t )n. A colorless to faintly yellow oil that is soluble in most organic solvents and is used as an antitussive drug. |
benzonatate
[benzō′nətāt]
a nonopiate antitussive.
indication It is prescribed to suppress the cough reflex.
contraindication Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use.
adverse effects Hypersensitivity reactions, such as bronchospasm, laryngospasm, and cardiovascular collapse, may occur and may be serious. Vertigo, sedation, headache, and constipation may sometimes occur.
benzonatate [ben-zo´nah-tāt]
an antitussive that depresses cough without affecting respiration, by anesthetizing stretch receptors in the respiratory passages, lungs, and pleura. It is administered orally in capsule or tablet form, but should not be chewed or dissolved in the mouth because the local anesthetic action may cause numbness of the oral mucosa.
benzonatate (benzon´
tāt´),n brand name: Tessalon;
drug class: antitussive, nonnarcotic;
action: inhibits cough reflex by anesthetizing stretch receptors in respiratory system;
uses: nonproductive cough relief.
drug class: antitussive, nonnarcotic;
action: inhibits cough reflex by anesthetizing stretch receptors in respiratory system;
uses: nonproductive cough relief.
benzonatate
a non-narcotic antitussive drug that depresses cough without affecting respiration.
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