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Allergy Drugs: Nasal Decongestants

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Allergy Drugs: Nasal Decongestants

Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
Phenylephrine nasal (4-Way Fast Acting, Afrin Children’s Pump Mist, Ah-chew D, Little Colds, Little Noses Gentle Formula, Infants & Children, Neo-Synephrine 4-Hour, Rhinall,Vicks Sinex Ultra Fine Mist)

Nasal Decongestants

Nasal Decongestants

HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?

Nasal decongestants are sprayed directly into the nose to constrict blood vessels. Therefore, when you use a nasal decongestant, the blood vessels in your nose tighten, causing the linings of your nose to be less swollen. This makes your nose feel less stuffy.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Decreased nasal congestion within a short period of time (a few minutes).

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS

Burning, stinging, dryness, or irritation of the nose.

MAJOR CAUTIONS

- Dizziness
- Fainting spells
- Difficulty breathing
- Irregular heartbeat
- Palpitations
- Chest pain
- Swelling of the inside of the nose

KNOWN DRUG INTERACTIONS

- Atropine
- Bromocriptine (Parlodel)
- Linezolid (Zyvox)
- Maprotiline (Ludiomil)
- Antidepressants
- Migraine medications
- High blood pressure medications
- Oxytocin
- Vasopressin
- Diuretic medications

FOOD OR SUPPLEMENT INTERACTIONS

None known.

NUTRIENT DEPLETION/IMBALANCE

None known.

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Allergy Drugs: Decongestants

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Allergy Drugs: Decongestants

Pseudoephedrine
Actifed Daytime Allergy
Cenafed, Decofed
Dimetapp Decongestant Pediatric
Dimetapp Maximum Strength 12-Hour Non-Drowsy Extentabs
Dimetapp Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Liqui-Gels
Dorcol Children’s Decongestant
Efidac 24-Hour Relief
Genaphed
Kid Kare
PediaCare Infants Decongestant
Silfedrine Children’s
Simply Stuffy
Sinustop
Sudafed Children’s Non-Drowsy
Triaminic Allergy Congestion

HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?

Decongestants work by constricting blood vessels of the nose, which reduces swelling and stuffiness.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Reduction of nasal and sinus stuffiness and sinus pain.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS

- Insomnia
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea, stomach upset
- Restlessness or nervousness

MAJOR CAUTIONS (more…)

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