Pseudoephedrine
- Generic Name
- Pseudoephedrine
- Brand Names
- Advil Cold and Sinus, Alavert D, Aleve-D, Allegra-D, Aller-tec D, Allerclear, Bromfed DM, Cheratussin Dac, Clarinex-D, Claritin-D, Codar D, Covan, Entex T, Lodrane D, Mar-cof BP, Mucinex D, Nexafed, Pseudodine C, Rescon Tablets, Semprex-D, Stahist Ad Liquid, Sudafed, Sudafed Sinus & Pain, Sudogest, Triacin-C, Tusnel C, Wal Zyr D, Wal-act, Wal-itin D, Wal-phed, Zephrex-D, Zyrtec-D
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C10H15NO
- CAS Number
- 90-82-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 7CUC9DDI9F
- Background
Pseudoephedrine is structurally related to ephedrine but exerts a weaker effect on the sympathetic nervous system. Both drugs naturally occur in in ephedra plant which have a history of use in traditional Eastern medicine and were first researched in the west in 1889. The decongestant effect of pseudoephedrine was described in dogs in 1927.
- Indication
Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine used for its decongestant activity.
- Associated Conditions
- Allergic Reaction, Allergic Rhinitis (AR), Common Cold, Common Cold Associated With Cough, Cough, Cough caused by Common Cold, Eye allergy, Fever, Flu caused by Influenza, Headache, Irritative cough, Nasal Allergies, Nasal Congestion, Nasal Congestion caused by Common Cold, Pain, Perennial Allergy, Priapism, Respiratory Allergy, Rhinorrhoea, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Seasonal Allergies, Sinus Congestion, Sinusitis, Sneezing, Sore Throat, Symptoms of Acute Bronchitis Accompanied by Coughing, Throat irritation, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Upper respiratory tract congestion, Upper respiratory tract signs and symptoms, Cold or flu syndrome, Dry cough, Minor aches and pains, Sinus pain, Watery itchy eyes
- Associated Therapies
- Airway secretion clearance therapy
Preventing Frequent Sinus Infections in HIV-Infected Patients
- Conditions
- HIV InfectionsSinusitis
- Locations
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Univ of California / San Diego Treatment Ctr, San Diego, California, United States
🇺🇸Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
🇺🇸Stanford at Kaiser / Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, San Francisco, California, United States
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