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.

Adverse effects

Pseudoephedrine has been associated with the following adverse drug reactions (ADRs).

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Common ADRs include: nervousness, restlessness, insomnia. (Bicopoulos, 2002)

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Infrequent ADRs include: difficult/painful urination, dizziness/lightheadedness, heart palpitations, headache, increased sweating, nausea/vomiting, trembling, troubled breathing, unusual paleness, weakness. (Bicopoulos, 2002)

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