decongestants

Question 1

oxymetazoline (afrin)

Answer 1

pharm class: decongestant
MOA: decreases nasal congestion by activating a1 receptors to vasoconstriction
relieves stuffiness only and decreases decongestion
AE: rebound congestion after over 5 days of use

Question 2

phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)
pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

Answer 2

pharm class: decongestant
po
AE: widespread vasoconstriction, hypertension, CAD, restlessness and insomnia