Definition of antitussive in English:
antitussive
adjectiveˌantiˈtʌsɪvˌan(t)ēˈtəsiv
(especially of a drug) used to prevent or relieve a cough.
Example sentencesExamples
- It is also strongly antitussive.
- Syrup alone may act as a demulcent and provide antitussive action without side effects.
- Little is known about the pathogenesis of this cough, which frequently proves resistant to conventional antitussive therapies.
- Its pharmacology accounts for its analgesic and antitussive properties.
- The alkaloid was found to be devoid of analgesic properties but to possess central antitussive activity equal to that of codeine.
nounˌantiˈtʌsɪvˌan(t)ēˈtəsiv
An antitussive drug.
Example sentencesExamples
- Premedication generally consists of sedation, an anticholinergic agent, and an antitussive.
- Do not take an antitussive if you are coughing up mucus.