| Drug Name: | Pseudoephedrine |
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| Drug Class: | Sympathomimetic decongestant |
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| Mechanism of Action: | - Stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in the respiratory mucosa
- Causes vasoconstriction of nasal blood vessels
- Reduces nasal congestion
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| Use: | - Relief of nasal congestion due to allergies, colds, or sinusitis
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| Side Effects: | - Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Increased blood pressure
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| Contraindications: | - Hypertension
- Coronary artery disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Prostate hypertrophy
- Glaucoma
- Pregnancy
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| Specialty: | - Allergy and Immunology
- Otolaryngology
- Emergency Medicine
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