Tesalon
Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C30H53NO11
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/benzon.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
Matter, U.S. Pat. 2,714, 608 (1955)
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Molecular Weight
603.742 g/mol
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Melting Point
No information avaliable
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H2O Solubility
Soluble in most organic solvents except aliphatic hydrocarbons
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State
Liquid
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LogP
1.873
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Dosage Forms
Capsule (soft gelatin, 100 mg)
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Indication
For the symptomatic relief of cough
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Pharmacology
Benzonatate, a non-narcotic antitussive agent chemically related to tetracaine and other ester-type local anesthetics, is used to suppress cough associated with both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
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Absorption
No information avaliable
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side effects and Toxicity
Restlessness, tremors, seizures and unconsciousness.
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals