“…The PK and PD data were linked assuming a sigmoidal E max model such that the response to dextromethorphan in each individual (E i ) was described by equation (11). (11) where Ce i , E max,i , EC 50,i , and n i are the concentration of active moiety (dextromethorphan and/or dextrorphan) (equation (A6), appendix), the maximal antitussive effect (Table III), the concentration of active moiety in the effect compartment associated with half E max (Table III), and the Hill coefficient (Table III), respectively, in each individual. The combined effects of dextromethorphan and dextrorphan were modeled assuming competitive interaction at the same receptor site: (12) where Pot DOR,i is the potency of dextrorphan relative to dextromethorphan in the ith individual (EC 50 (DEX)/EC 50 (DOR)) ( Table III).…”