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MeSH Heading: Pseudoephedrine
Tree Number(s): D02.033.100.624.853; D02.033.755.624.853; D02.092.063.624.788; D02.092.471.683.847
Unique ID: D054199
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D054199
Scope Note: A phenethylamine that is an isomer of EPHEDRINE which has less central nervous system effects and usage is mainly for respiratory tract decongestion.
Entry Term(s): Isoephedrine; Pseudoephedrine HCl; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride; Sudafed; Threo Isomer of Ephedrine
Pharm Action: Bronchodilator Agents
Nasal Decongestants
Related Numbers: 6V9V2RYJ8N; 90-82-4
CAS Type 1 Name: (1S,2S)-2-methylamino-1-phenyl-propan-1-ol
Previous Indexing: Ephedrine (1978-2007)
Public MeSH Note: 2008; see EPHEDRINE 1978-2007
History Note: 2008(1978)
Date Established: 2008/01/01
Date of Entry: 2007/07/09
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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