Benzonatate

ATC Code R05DB01

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)

Also known as BENZONATATE, KM-65, Tessalon — per NCIT

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