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Dextromethorphan/Quinidine (Nuedexta) for Pseudobulbar Affect

The FDA has approved Nuedexta (Avanir), a fixed-dose combination of the cough suppressant dextromethorphan hydrobromide and the antiarrhythmic quinidine sulfate, for oral treatment of pseudobulbar affect. The combination is the first treatment approved by the FDA for this indication. Studies to support the effectiveness of Nuedexta were performed in patients with underlying amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or multiple sclerosis (MS); the drug has not been shown to be safe or effective in other types of emotional lability....
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Title: Dextromethorphan/Quinidine (Nuedexta) for Pseudobulbar Affect
Publication: The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
Issue #: 1366
Article Code: 1366b
Date: June 13, 2011
Volume: 53
Pages: 46-47

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