Research Notes on Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant, and is used for the relief of nasal congestion. It is commonly found in over-the-counter medications in combination with antihistamines. It was prominently marketed by Pfizer in Sudafed. Due to the increased use of pseudoephedrine in the manufacturing of methamphetamine, the use of it is being phased out in some countries.
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5 Great Resources on Pseudoephedrine
- Wikipedia: Pseudoephedrine
- Drugs.com: Consumer Information - Pseudoephedrine
- eMedicineHealth: Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Pseudoephedrine
- NetDoctor: Sudafed 12 Hour Relief (Pseudoephredrine)
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5 Latest Headlines on Pseudoephedrine
What is Pseudoephedrine?
- About.com: What Is Pseudoephedrine?
- Merriam-Webster: Pseudoephedrine-Definition
- PatientUK: Pseudoephedrine
What Are The Uses for Pseudoephedrine?
- UpToDate: Runny Nose And Nasal Congestion
- Consumer Reports Health: Pseudoephedrine: Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
- VirtualMedicalCentre: Sudafed 12 Hour Relief: Indication
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Pseudoephedrine?
- MedlinePlus: Pseudoephedrine: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
- Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Pseudoephedrine (Oral Route): Side Effects
- DrugDigest: What Side Effects May I Notice From Taking Pseudoephedrine?
What are the Alternatives to Pseudoephedrine?
- eMedicineHealth: Phenylephrine
- OrganizedWisdom: Diphenhydramine
- OrganizedWisdom: Antihistamines
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Pseudoephedrine?
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Andrographis
- Acupuncture.com: Acupressure For Sinusitis
- HealthWorld Online: Hayfever & Allergy
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Pseudoephedrine
- DailyStrength: Decongestants Panic Attack Discussion
- HealthBoards: Medication Questions-What Can I Mix?
- HealthTalk: Cough And Cold Medicine In Children And Infants
Clinical Trials for Pseudoephedrine
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Pseudoephedrine Trials
- CenterWatch: Trials On Pseudoephedrine
Controversy and Lawsuits about Pseudoephedrine
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Legal Requirements...
- OregonLive: Mexico's Math Problem Adds Up... (June 5, 2005)
- OnlineLawyerSource: Pfizer Involved In Meth Lawsuit
Abuse of Pseudoephedrine
- Law & Health Weekly (via NewsRx): Safeway Adds Restrictions...
- ABC: Police Crack Major Drug Syndicate (June 26, 2006)
- The Nationals: It's Time To Get Tough On Drug Abuse
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Pseudoephedrine
- JAMA: Articles On Pseudoephedrine
- PubMedCentral: Pseudoephedrine Articles
- Google Scholar: Pseudoephedrine
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