Drug details

Nuedexta Capsules (dextromethorphan hydrobromide and quinidine sulfate capsules)

type of NMDA Antagonists

Nuedexta (dextromethorphan hydrobromide and quinidine sulfate) Capsules is a central nervous system (CNS) agent used to treat involuntary outbursts of crying or laughing in people with certain neurological disorders.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• nausea,
• loss of appetite,
• vomiting,
• fever,
• shortness of breath,
• chest pain,
• fluttering in your chest,
• diarrhea
• sweating,
• agitation,
• shivering,
• flu symptoms,
• vomiting, and
• right-sided upper stomach pain,
• hallucinations,
• fast or pounding heartbeats,
• sudden dizziness,
• twitching,
• pain or burning when you urinate,
• fast heart rate,
• muscle or joint pain,
• easy bruising or bleeding,
• loss of coordination,
• muscle stiffness,
• yellowing of your skin or eyes,
• bleeding gums,
• nosebleeds,
• not feeling well,
• rash or patchy skin color that worsens in sunlight,

The following drugs are related to Nuedexta Capsules, either as a replacement or used together:

• Radicava ORS (edaravone oral suspension)
• Qaslody (tofersen injection, for intrathecal use)