Abstract
Tussionex is an antitussive agent that acts for approximately 12 hours. It contains the narcotic cough suppressant hydrocodone. The phenyltoloxamine resin complex enhances the effect of hydrocodone.
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Tallarida, R.J. (1982). Tussionex® (Pennwalt). In: TOP 200. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6746-6_187
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