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Dextromethorphan-Bupropion (Auvelity) for Depression: Clinical Trial Data for the New Rapid-Acting Antidepressant

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a significant global health concern, affecting over 280 million people worldwide. While numerous pharmacological options exist, challenges remain in achieving timely, robust, and sustained antidepressant response. Dextromethorphan-bupropion is a novel oral antidepressant recently approved by the FDA for MDD in adults that may address some of these unmet needs. Key …

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How Long Does NyQuil Stay In Your System?

NyQuil is a popular over-the-counter medication sold under the brand “Vicks” utilized to treat symptoms of the common cold, influenza, and allergies – all while simultaneously enhancing sleep and/or without sleep disruption.  The name “NyQuil” is a portmanteau of the words “night” and “tranquil,” effectively reminding consumers that it is intended for nighttime usage and …

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How Long Does “DXM” Stay In Your System?

DXM (Dextromethorphan) is an antitussive agent comprised solely of a methylated dextrorotatory analogue of levorphanol, a semisynthetic non-opioid morphine derivative.  It is classified as a “morphinan” drug and is an active ingredient within many over-the-counter (OTC) formulations utilized to treat allergies, coughing, influenza, and more.  Examples of several popular over-the-counter formulations with DXM as an …

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How Long Does DayQuil Stay In Your System?

DayQuil is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication sold by Procter & Gamble under the brand “Vicks.”  It is manufactured in approximately 5 formulations, each of which contain a unique set of ingredients aimed to target a specific symptom (e.g. coughing) or multiple symptoms as one would experience with the common cold and/or influenza.  DayQuil is considered …

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Drug-Induced Psychosis: List Of Causative Agents

Psychosis is a condition that is commonly associated with the mental illness schizophrenia.  It is defined as a detachment from reality and hallmark symptoms include delusions (beliefs that aren’t based in reality) and hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling stimuli that aren’t real).  Those with psychosis are usually admitted to a psychiatric ward and/or hospital and …

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