Pseudoephedrine

Chemical formula: C₁₀H₁₅NO  Molecular mass: 165.232 g/mol  PubChem compound: 7028

Therapeutic indications

Pseudoephedrine is indicated for:

Nasal congestion, sinus congestion

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For the relief of nasal and sinus congestion without causing drowsiness.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments (click for details):

Contraindications

Pseudoephedrine is contraindicated in the following cases:

Pheochromocytoma

Phaeochromocytoma

Prostatic enlargement

Hyperplasia of prostate

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Closed angle glaucoma

Angle-closure glaucoma

Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus

Severe renal impairment

at least one of

Renal failure stage 5: Kidney failure (GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or dialysis)

Hypertension

Hypertension

Cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disorder

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