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May 27, 2012

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Chronic Cough »

What is chronic cough?

Chronic cough is a cough that persists. Chronic cough is not a disease in itself; rather it is a symptom of an underlying condition. Chronic cough is a common problem and the reason for many doctor visits.

What are causes of chronic cough?

Some common causes of chronic cough include asthma, allergic rhinitis, sinus problems (for example sinus infection), and esophageal reflux of stomach contents. In rare occasions, chronic cough may be the result of aspiration of foreign objects into the lungs (usually in children). It is very important to see a doctor who may order a chest X-ray if a chronic cough is present. The following are common causes of chronic coughing.

Cigarette smoking actually is the most common cause of chronic cough.
Asthma is a disease of airways, resulting in difficulty breathing or wheezing often characterized by abnormal breathing...

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ZUTRIPRO
(hydrocodone bitartrate, chlorpheniramine maleate, and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride) Oral Solution

DRUG DESCRIPTION

ZUTRIPRO Oral Solution contains hydrocodone bitartrate (a semisynthetic centrally-acting opioid antitussive), Chlorpheniramine maleate (an antihistamine), and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (an indirect sympathomimetic amine).

Each 5 mL dose of ZUTRIPRO Oral Solution contains: hydrocodone bitartrate, USP, 5 mg; Chlorpheniramine maleate, USP, 4 mg; and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, USP, 60 mg.

ZUTRIPRO Oral Solution also contains: citric acid anhydrous, glycerin, grape flavor, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, and sucrose.

Hydrocodone bitartrate is morphinan-6-one, 4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5α)-, [R-(R*,R*)]-2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate (1:1), hydrate (2:5); also known as 4,5α-Epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one tartrate (1:1) hydrate (2:5); a fine white crystal or crystalline powder, which is derived from the opium alkaloid, thebaine; and may be represented by the following structural formula:

Hydrocodone bitartrate Structural Formula Illustration

Hydrocodone Bitartrate
C₁₈H₂₁N0₃•C₄H₆0₆•2.5 H₂0
Molecular weight = 494.5

Chlorpheniramine maleate is 2-pyridinepropanamine, γ-(4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, (Z)-2-butenedioate (1:1) and has the following chemical structure: