Dextromethorphan Guaifenesin

Excerpt

This activity provides a comprehensive overview of dextromethorphan/guaifenesin, a combination medication used to treat productive coughs associated with various respiratory conditions, including acute bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and allergies. Designed for interprofessional team members who may administer dextromethorphan/guaifenesin therapy, this activity discusses the indications, actions, contraindications, mechanism of action, adverse event profile, monitoring objectives, and overdose management strategies essential for optimizing patient outcomes in the management of productive coughs and related respiratory ailments.