Medicines
Discover all available medicines and treatments
Discover all available medicines and treatments
Brand: Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss
Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant that works by anesthetizing the stretch receptors located in the lungs, airways, and pleura that are responsible for initiating the cough reflex. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antitussives. Unlike opioid cough suppressants, benzonatate does not have central nervous system depressant effects and is not addictive.
For the symptomatic relief of cough.
Outcome:
Increased drowsiness and dizziness
Mechanism:
Additive CNS depressant effects
Outcome:
May increase digoxin levels
Mechanism:
Unknown
Outcome:
May delay absorption
Mechanism:
Delayed gastric emptying
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release formulation (Year 2025, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and safety profile, benzonatate is predicted to maintain its current FDA approval status with a 95% likelihood.
Antitussive
Benzoic acid ester