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alternatives to pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine is used in synthesis of methamphetamine.
Many pharmacies have moved pseudoephedrine behind the counter due to concerns about purchase & theft for methamphetamine manufacture.
Some states have made pseudoephedrine a C-V drug like codeine- containing cough syrups.
Oregon is moving to make pseudoephedrine a prescription-only drug.
Oral agents
- Phenylephrine
- Sinupret
Nasal sprays
- Afrin
- Flonase
- Nasalcrom
- Astelin -Singulair
- Ocean spray (saline)
- Atrovent
General
pharmacology
References
- Prescriber's Letter 12(9): 2005
Alternatives to Pseudoephedrine
Detail-Document#: 210908
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