pseudoephedrine
Behind-the-counter decongestant
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant medication that relieves nasal and sinus congestion by constricting blood vessels.
It's found in cold and allergy remedies like Sudafed.
Because pseudoephedrine can be converted into methamphetamine, many countries restrict its sale—in the U.S., purchasers must show ID and sign a log: I had to go to the pharmacy counter to get pseudoephedrine.
Of the nose
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
- stuffy noseObstructed nasal airways
sinus pressure · mucus · blocked nose · eustachian · sinus relief · breathing · nasal spray · 24-hour
Addictive synthetic stimulant drug
- meth labIllegal drug manufacturing site
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- reductionMaking something smaller
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- feverElevated body temperature
sore throat · runny nose · chills · aches · malaise · fatigue · NyQuil · DayQuil
Proof of identity rule
- purchase limitMaximum quantity one can acquire
- logbookOfficial record of events
- smurfingEvasive transaction splitting
- trackingMonitoring location over time
Agent narrowing blood vessels
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- adrenergicActivated by epinephrine-type compounds
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- tachycardiaExcessively fast pulse
half-life · alkaloid · systemic · cardiovascular effects · insomnia · jitteriness · contraindication · hypertension
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- liquidFree-flowing substance
- extended-releaseGradual drug absorption formulation
- 30mgSmall medication quantity
nasal
Of the nose
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
stuffy nose · sinus pressure · mucus · blocked nose · eustachian · sinus relief · breathing · nasal spray · 24-hour · sinus headache
methamphetamine
Addictive synthetic stimulant drug
- meth labIllegal drug manufacturing site
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
cold medicine
fever · sore throat · runny nose · chills · aches · malaise · fatigue · NyQuil · DayQuil · nighttime formula
ID requirement
Proof of identity rule
- purchase limitMaximum quantity one can acquire
- logbookOfficial record of events
- smurfingEvasive transaction splitting
tracking · restricted · DEA · signature required · state laws
vasoconstrictor
Agent narrowing blood vessels
- norepinephrineAlertness and stress hormone
- adrenergicActivated by epinephrine-type compounds
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
tachycardia · half-life · alkaloid · systemic · cardiovascular effects · insomnia · jitteriness · contraindication · hypertension
tablet
Flat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- liquidFree-flowing substance
- extended-releaseGradual drug absorption formulation
30mg · 60mg · over-the-counter · dosage
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- Remedy Ingredientsacetaminophen, menthol, dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, ibuprofen
- stimulantscaffeine, amphetamine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine
- autonomic drugsepinephrine, norepinephrine, adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine
- chiral reagentsproline, quinine, quinidine, camphor, menthol
- ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
pseudoephedrineantihistamine
Drug blocking allergic response
diphenhydramine · loratadine · cetirizine · chlorpheniramine · Benadryl
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