Nuedexta
List of products in the National Drug Code with proprietary name nuedexta. This medication is used to treat a certain mental/mood disorder (pseudobulbar affect). This disorder may occur due to various conditions that affect the brain (such as stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis-ALS, multiple sclerosis). This medication may help decrease sudden outbursts of uncontrollable/inappropriate laughing and/or crying. This medication is a combination of 2 ingredients: dextromethorphan and quinidine. Dextromethorphan works in the brain, though it is not known exactly how it helps treat pseudobulbar affect. Quinidine is added to this medication to increase the effect of dextromethorphan.
| NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Labeler Name | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59148-053 | Nuedexta | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide And Quinidine Sulfate | Capsule, Gelatin Coated | Oral | Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc | Human Prescription Drug |
| 64597-301 | Nuedexta | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide And Quinidine Sulfate | Capsule, Gelatin Coated | Oral | Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Human Prescription Drug |