pseudoephedrine

American  

[soo-doh-i-fed-rin, -ef-i-dreen, -drin] / ˌsu doʊ ɪˈfɛd rɪn, -ˈɛf ɪˌdrin, -drɪn /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. a dextrorotatory, isomeric compound, C 1 0 H 1 5 NO, used as a nasal decongestant.

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pseudoephedrine British  

/ ˌsjuːdəʊˈɛfɪˌdriːn, -ˌdrɪn /

noun

1. a drug similar in action to ephedrine, used extensively as a decongestant

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Etymology

Origin of pseudoephedrine

pseudo- + ephedrine

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• pseudoephedrine vs. ephedrine

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Example Sentences

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pseudoephedrine

The UK-wide review for pseudoephedrine was initiated after regulators in France alerted European drugs regulator the EMA, which is also conducting a review, about some recent, rare cases.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2023

Oral decongestants such as phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine can also raise blood pressure.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2021

That’s the only place I can think of where pineapple exposure might coincide with cough syrup old enough to still contain pseudoephedrine.

From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2021

Be cautious with: Products that contain the decongestants phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine, such as certain OTC multisymptom cold and cough remedies.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 6, 2021

On April 5, 2006, the board adopted a rule requiring a prescription for all pseudoephedrine products.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 24, 2018

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