Drug class
Oral Decongestants
Oral decongestants are systemic sympathomimetic agents taken by mouth to provide temporary relief from upper respiratory airway obstruction and sinus fullness. Read more about Oral Decongestants
1,290 drugs in this class 119 manufacturers
Drugs in Oral Decongestants
CHILDREN'S COLD-COUGH (brompheniramine maleate/phenylephrine HCl/dextromethorphan)
CHILDREN'S COLD & ALLERGY (brompheniramine maleate/phenylephrine HCl)
CHILDREN'S COLD-ALLERGY (brompheniramine maleate/phenylephrine HCl)
COLD HEAD CONGESTION (phenylephrine HCl/dextromethorphan HBr/acetaminophen/guaifen)
TUSSIN CF (guaifenesin/dextromethorphan HBr/phenylephrine)
CONTAC COLD-FLU (phenylephrine HCl/acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine)
CONTAC COLD-FLU (phenylephrine HCl/acetaminophen/chlorpheniramine)
TUSSIN CF (guaifenesin/dextromethorphan HBr/phenylephrine)
Oral decongestants are systemic sympathomimetic agents taken by mouth to provide temporary relief from upper respiratory airway obstruction and sinus fullness.
They function primarily as alpha-adrenergic receptor agonists, stimulating vasoconstriction in the dilated vascular beds of the nasal mucosa, which decreases tissue edema, eases airflow resistance, and promotes sinus drainage.
Agents within this functional class, notably pseudoephedrine, are primarily indicated for symptom management in acute viral upper respiratory infections such as the common cold, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis.
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fda.gov
Oral decongestants are systemic sympathomimetic agents taken by mouth to provide temporary relief from upper respiratory airway obstruction and sinus fullness
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mayoclinic.org
Oral decongestants are systemic sympathomimetic agents taken by mouth to provide temporary relief from upper respiratory airway obstruction and sinus fullness Agents within this functional class, notably pseudoephedrine, are primarily indicated for symptom management in acute viral upper respiratory infections such as the common cold, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis
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pharmacytimes.com
They function primarily as alpha-adrenergic receptor agonists, stimulating vasoconstriction in the dilated vascular beds of the nasal mucosa, which decreases tissue edema, eases airflow resistance, and promotes sinus drainage
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medlineplus.gov
They function primarily as alpha-adrenergic receptor agonists, stimulating vasoconstriction in the dilated vascular beds of the nasal mucosa, which decreases tissue edema, eases airflow resistance, and promotes sinus drainage
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columbiadoctors.org
They function primarily as alpha-adrenergic receptor agonists, stimulating vasoconstriction in the dilated vascular beds of the nasal mucosa, which decreases tissue edema, eases airflow resistance, and promotes sinus drainage
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fda.gov
Agents within this functional class, notably pseudoephedrine, are primarily indicated for symptom management in acute viral upper respiratory infections such as the common cold, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis
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clevelandclinic.org
Agents within this functional class, notably pseudoephedrine, are primarily indicated for symptom management in acute viral upper respiratory infections such as the common cold, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis
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