Lungs, allergy and cough
Decongestants
Used for
Stuffy nose
How it works
Shrink swollen blood vessels inside the nose.
Watch for
Can raise blood pressure. Pseudoephedrine is sold behind the counter, with ID and daily and monthly limits.
- Examples
- pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
- phenylephrine
More in lungs, allergy and cough
- Beta-2 agonistsAsthma and COPD: open the airways
- Anticholinergic inhalersCOPD; keep airways open
- Inhaled corticosteroidsDaily asthma control (not for an attack)
- Leukotriene blockersAsthma and allergies (daily pill)
- AntihistaminesAllergies, itching, hives
- ExpectorantsChest congestion
- Cough suppressants (antitussives)Dry cough
A study and reference aid. Follow the product labeling and your pharmacist for anything about a patient's medicine.
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