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Drugs.Decongestants constrict blood vessels to counteract the effects of histamine. This decreases the amount of blood in the nasopahryngeal and sinus mucosa and reduces swelling.Decongestants are stimulants.
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∙ 11y agoSudo-ephedrine. The pharmacist keeps it behind the counter so you have to ask for it and sign for it because people use it to make meth but it works like a charm. Make sure and stay hydrated while on it though because it works by drying up all the body's secretions, causing dry eyes, dry mouth, and constipation.
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∙ 13y agoNasal sprays and nose drops are other products promoted for reducing nasal congestion. These usually contain a decongestant, but the decongestant can act more quickly and strongly than ones found in pills or liquids
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∙ 10y agoPractically speaking, a decongestant is used for those suffering from various Allergies. Coming in pill form or as a nasal spray, this medicine provides relief from nasal congestion in the respiratory system.
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∙ 14y agoSudafed (pseudoephedrine), Sudafed PE (phenylephrine), phenylpropanolamine (PPA) are decongestants. PPA is not available in the US except as a veterinary product.
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∙ 13y agoDecongestants work to constrict the blood flow to the vessels in the nose. This can shrink the tissue, reduce congestion, and open inflamed nasal passages, making breathing easier.
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Can you take decongestants with lisinopril?
Most of the decongestants that you can take with lisinopril.
What are the most common decongestants?
Commonly used decongestants include oxymetazoline (Afrin and other brands) and pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Actifed, and other brands).
What affect do decongestants have on breast milk?
Some decongestants pass into breast milk and may have unwanted effects on nursing babies whose mothers take the drugs.
Should pregnant women use decongestants?
In studies of laboratory animals, some decongestants have had unwanted effects on fetuses. However, it is not known whether such effects also occur in people.
What are the problems with decongestants and other drugs?
Decongestants may interact with a variety of other medicines. When this happens, the effects of one or both of the drugs may change or the risk of side effects may be greater.
Does allergy medicine dehydrate you?
Yes it can.... Decongestants forces your body to drink more liquids.
What should people with high blood pressure stay away from?
salt OTC decongestants
Can you mix Viagra and sinus decongestants?
can you take cold and sinus meds while taking Viagra
What over-the-counter sprays are available for relief of nasal congestion?
Nasal sprays like Afrin and Neo-Synephrine, and the others are decongestants. Decongestants are for stuffy nose but do not relieve allergies. You could also use saline nasal sprays, but these are still not anti-allergy.
What can result when taking caffeine with certain decongestants?
Taking caffeine with the decongestant phenylpropanolamine can raise blood pressure.
Is there a drug interaction between NyQuil and cyclobenzaprene?
Cyclobenzaprene, the generic form of Flexeril, which is a skeletal muscle relaxant, can increase the effects of certain nasal decongestants. I don't know which ones are in Nyquil, (you can read the label to see which ones are in it), but the nasal decongestants that it can increase the effects of are: naphazoline, oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, and xylometazoline.
How do you care for a poly sinusitis patient?
Hydratewith clear fluids warm packsover the face/ warm shower decongestants/ antihistamines
