DXM (Dextromethorphan)
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DXM Pharmacology
DXM may act as a Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. (unpublished research)
DXM is metabolized by the liver enzyme CYP2D6.
DXM is an NMDA antagonist.
Optical Isomers of DXM
Both the optical isomer of DXM (levomethorphan) and the racemic mixture of levomethorphan and dextromethorphan (racemethorphan) are Schedule II in the United States.