pseudoephedrine
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- noun
- /ˌsuːdoʊˈɛfədriːn/
- Specialized
- The Branson ordinance applies only to medication with pseudoephedrine in tablet form, not liquid or gel cap form.
- pseudoephedrine pill
Examples
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The defendant in Harris was charged with illegal possession of pseudoephedrine, but the dog that conducted the initial search was trained only to detect "methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy."
Academic text (2017) -
Pseudoephedrine is an effective decongestant, whereas ephedrine is a stronger stimulant and appetite suppressant used in diet pills.
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Ideally, the amount of MA produced will equal the amount of pseudoephedrine used.
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In 2005, Arkansas and Kentucky began legislating pseudoephedrine pill sales.
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Of the two, pseudoephedrine cold and allergy medicines have been more widely marketed over the counter.
Academic text (2006) -
One of the active ingredients in Advil Cold and Sinus is pseudoephedrine, which is a banned substance.
Blog text (31) -
Crucially, China is a huge source of precursor chemicals like ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, which are used to create methamphetamines.
Blog text (30) -
Using DXM is particularly dangerous because almost all cough and cold remedies contain multiple ingredients, including acetaminophen, antihistamines, and pseudoephedrine.
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Epidemiologic studies of more than 1,000 first-trimester human pregnancies exposed to pseudoephedrine indicate that it is not associated with congenital anomalies.
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Pseudoephedrine is commonly used as an effective decongestant in various cold medications.
Synonyms
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A drug that narrows blood vessels to reduce nose swelling, make pupils larger, and raise blood pressure
A medicine that reduces allergy symptoms and helps coughs and a stuffy nose
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pseudoephedrine begins with pseudo- meaning 'false' and ends with ephedrine, a name from the plant Ephedra, so the name suggests a chemical that is 'like' ephedrine but not the same. So, pseudoephedrine is the drug used as a decongestant in cold and allergy medicines and is sometimes controlled because it can be misused.