Oral Decongestants
Action: alpha adrenoreceptors on vascular smooth muscle in the respiratory tract, producing vasoconstriction of dilated nasal vessels, reducing tissue swelling and nasal congestion. Less effective than IN but no rebound.
Indication: rhinitis
Precautions: DM, Hyperthyroidism
Contraindicated: severe HTN, <14d of MAIOs, <2yo
Phenylephrine: Nyal, Maxiclear, Dimetapp, Robitussin
Pseudoephedrine: Sudafed
Indication: rhinitis
Precautions: DM, Hyperthyroidism
Contraindicated: severe HTN, <14d of MAIOs, <2yo
Phenylephrine: Nyal, Maxiclear, Dimetapp, Robitussin
Pseudoephedrine: Sudafed