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  2. Phenylephrine - Wikipedia

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    Phenylephrine, sold under the brand names Neosynephrine and Sudafed PE among others, is a medication used as a decongestant for uncomplicated nasal congestion in the form of a nasal spray or oral tablet, [5] to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure given intravenously in cases of low blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids as a suppository.

  3. FDA panel says common over-the-counter decongestant ... - AOL

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    The concern goes beyond ineffectiveness; phenylephrine can come with side effects such as headaches, insomnia and nervousness. At higher doses, it can increase blood pressure.

  4. Does this over-the-counter decongestant really work? FDA ...

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    Phenylephrine was approved by the FDA for over-the-counter use in the 1970s. It comes in several forms, including liquids, pills and nasal sprays. ... but because the drugs come with side effects ...

  5. What decongestants work? Here are some alternatives to ... - AOL

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    Amirshahi noted that pseudoephedrine comes with side effects, including dizziness, nervousness and trouble sleeping. It may also increase blood pressure, a potential drawback for people with heart ...

  6. Pseudoephedrine - Wikipedia

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    A 2007 Cochrane review assessed the side effects of short-term use of pseudoephedrine at recommended doses as a nasal decongestant. [21] It found that pseudoephedrine had a small risk of insomnia and this was the only side effect that occurred at rates significantly different from placebo. [ 21 ]

  7. Guaifenesin/phenylephrine - Wikipedia

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    Phenylephrine is an oral medication primarily used as a decongestant. [5] [6] It is a selective α 1-adrenergic receptor activator which results in the constriction of both arteries and veins. [5] Common side effects include nausea, headache, and anxiety. [5] Phenylephrine was patented in 1927 and came into medical use in 1938. [7]

  8. An FDA advisory group confirmed some popular ... - AOL

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    Phenylephrine is the main ingredient used in many common over-the-counter congestion products. It is safe to use, but an independent advisory committee to the FDA agreed Tuesday that it is ...

  9. Adverse drug reaction - Wikipedia

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    Type A: augmented pharmacological effects, which are dose-dependent and predictable [5]; Type A reactions, which constitute approximately 80% of adverse drug reactions, are usually a consequence of the drug's primary pharmacological effect (e.g., bleeding when using the anticoagulant warfarin) or a low therapeutic index of the drug (e.g., nausea from digoxin), and they are therefore predictable.