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Dextromethorphan is an English word. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Dextromethorphan in a sentence

Dextromethorphan meaning

An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.

Using Dextromethorphan

  • The main meaning on this page is: An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.
  • In the example corpus, dextromethorphan often appears in combinations such as: and dextromethorphan, dextromethorphan polistirex, dextromethorphan is.

Context around Dextromethorphan

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 9 start, 3 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 14 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

containing 2× lastly 1× combining 1× stock 1×

Often after:

polistirex 2× hydrobromide 1×

Sentence patterns with Dextromethorphan

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

apply to dextromethorphan because a 1× combining dextromethorphan with other 1× dextromethorphan is still 1× difference between dextromethorphan hydrobromide contained 1× lastly dextromethorphan a cough 1× of this dextromethorphan polistirex takes 1× preparations and dextromethorphan polistirex contained 1× preparations containing dextromethorphan are legal 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

combining dextromethorphan with 1× dextromethorphan is still 1× indonesian national narcotic 1× lastly dextromethorphan a 1× legality antitussive preparations 1× mepid states that 1×

Common sentence endings:

can compound risks 1× estonia and latvia 1× filed for it 1× for criminal prosecution 1× in the user 1× ingredient with phenylephrine 1×

Words around Dextromethorphan

Just before it in the word index:

dextroamphetamine 8 dextral 2 dexters 5 dexterra 4 dexterously 3 dexterous 8

Just after it in the word index:

dextrorotary 2 dextrorotatory 3 dextrose 10 dextrous 2 dexus 4 dexy 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

abad 22 abolishment 22 abr 22 abyad 22 accompanist 22 achmea 22

Corpus analysis for Dextromethorphan

  • In this selection, "dextromethorphan" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 23.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, containing, lastly, combining, polistirex and hydrobromide stand out and add context to how "dextromethorphan" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include apply to dextromethorphan because a and combining dextromethorphan with other. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "dextromethorphan" sits close to words such as abad, abolishment and abr, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with dextromethorphan

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Combining dextromethorphan with other substances can compound risks. (8 words)

And if you are coughing, look for products with dextromethorphan. (10 words)

Lastly, dextromethorphan - a cough suppressant - is often seen listed as an active ingredient with phenylephrine. (15 words)

Longer example sentences

Polistirex is a polymer that is bonded to the dextromethorphan that requires more time for the stomach to digest it as it requires that an ion exchange reaction take place prior to its dissolution into the blood. (37 words)

Since dextromethorphan is an optical isomer of the Schedule II opiate levomethorphan (but does not act like an opiate), an exemption was necessary to keep it a non-controlled substance. (30 words)

Indonesian National Narcotic Bureau (BNN RI) has even threatened to revoke pharmacies' and drug stores' licenses if they still stock dextromethorphan, and will notify the police for criminal prosecution. (29 words)

Example sentences (14)

There is also a marked difference between dextromethorphan hydrobromide, contained in most cough suppressant preparations, and dextromethorphan polistirex, contained in the brand name preparation Delsym.

And if you are coughing, look for products with dextromethorphan.

Lastly, dextromethorphan - a cough suppressant - is often seen listed as an active ingredient with phenylephrine.

Because of this, dextromethorphan polistirex takes considerably longer to absorb, resulting in more gradual and longer lasting effects reminiscent of time release pills.

Combining dextromethorphan with other substances can compound risks.

Dextromethorphan is still excluded from the CSA (as of 2010); however, officials have warned that it could still be added if increased abuse warrants its scheduling.

Indonesian National Narcotic Bureau (BNN RI) has even threatened to revoke pharmacies' and drug stores' licenses if they still stock dextromethorphan, and will notify the police for criminal prosecution.

Legality Antitussive preparations containing dextromethorphan are legal to purchase from pharmacies in most countries, with some exceptions being UAE, Sweden, citation Estonia and Latvia.

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MEpid., states that dextromethorphan, being chemically similar to morphine, has a much more dangerous and direct effect to the central nervous system, thus causing mental breakdown in the user.

Polistirex is a polymer that is bonded to the dextromethorphan that requires more time for the stomach to digest it as it requires that an ion exchange reaction take place prior to its dissolution into the blood.

Since dextromethorphan is an optical isomer of the Schedule II opiate levomethorphan (but does not act like an opiate), an exemption was necessary to keep it a non-controlled substance.

Some retailers also give out printed recommendations about the potential for abuse with the purchase of products containing dextromethorphan.

The Federal Analog Act does not apply to dextromethorphan because a new drug application has been filed for it.

The sale of dextromethorphan in its pure powder form may incur penalties, although no explicit law exists prohibiting its sale or possession, other than in the state of Illinois.

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Common combinations with dextromethorphan

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "dextromethorphan" in a sentence?
An example: "There is also a marked difference between dextromethorphan hydrobromide, contained in most cough suppressant preparations, and dextromethorphan polistirex, contained in the brand name preparation Delsym." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "dextromethorphan" from authentic English texts.
What does "dextromethorphan" mean?
Dextromethorphan means: An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.
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