droxypropine

Droxypropine is a small molecule drug of the phenylpiperidine class that acts as a cough suppressant (antitussive)[4][3][5]. It is classified under the ATC code R05DB17 and is used in the treatment of cough and cold symptoms[2][4]. Droxypropine works by suppressing or inhibiting the cough reflex, likely through central nervous system mechanisms similar to other antitussives in its class[5]. The drug has reached up to Phase II clinical trials for investigational indications but does not appear to be widely marketed or approved in major regions[2].

Other names

droxypropine1-[1-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-4-phenylpiperidin-4-yl]propan-1-one