Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine commonly used as a decongestant. The salts pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine sulfate are found in many over-the-counter preparations either as single-ingredient preparations, or more commonly in combination with antihistamines and/or paracetamol/ibuprofen.

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Sympathomimetic - Amine - Decongestant - Over-the-counter - Antihistamine - Paracetamol - Ibuprofen

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This agent is often referred to by consumers as Sudafed, which is the trademark for a common brand of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Other brand names include Afrinol®, Novafed®, and Cenafed®.

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Sudafed - Trademark

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Unlike antihistamines, which modify the systemic histamine-mediated allergic response, pseudoephedrine only serves to relieve nasal congestion commonly associated with colds or allergies. The advantage of oral pseudoephedrine over topical nasal preparations, such as oxymetazoline, is that it does not cause rebound congestion (rhinitis medicamentosa).

Related Topics:
Antihistamine - Histamine - Allergic - Nasal congestion - Cold - Oxymetazoline - Rhinitis medicamentosa

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