Review on Pathophysiology of Cough and Marketed Drug Preparation Use for Cough

Key Points

• This review aims to analyze the mechanisms of coughing and the effectiveness of available cough medications.
• Literature review of cough pathophysiology and existing treatments.
• Analysis of marketed cough suppressants such as dextromethorphan and codeine.
• Cough serves as a defensive reflex in the respiratory system.
• Current medications primarily act on the central cough pathway.
• Dextromethorphan and codeine are the main active ingredients in cough syrups.