SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Afrin

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Afrin

Afrin has 25 Side Effects total
6 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Afrin

Afrin is also known by the generic name Pseudoephedrine Sulfate

USES:
Pseudoephedrine is used for the temporary relief of stuffy nose and sinus pain/pressure caused by infection (such as the common cold, flu) or other breathing illnesses (such as hay fever, allergies, bronchitis). Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant (sympathomimetic). It works by narrowing the blood vessels to decrease swelling and congestion.

If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the manufacturer's package instructions carefully so you know when to consult your doctor or pharmacist. (See also Precautions section.)

Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Long-acting tablets/capsules are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Do not use this pseudoephedrine product in children younger than 12 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.

These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).

Afrin has 6 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Afrin

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Afrin

Critical Seriousness - Insufficient Blood Supply to the Colon - Ischemic Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Afrin

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Afrin

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Afrin

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Afrin

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Afrin has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Afrin Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Afrin Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Afrin

Afrin Drug-Drug Interactions

Afrin has interactions of severe seriousness with 42 drug(s):

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Alterra. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with B Cplx-C-St.Johnwrt-K.&S.Ginsg. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Calcium-Mag-B Complex-D3-Hrb61. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Centrum Herbals St Johns Wort. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Cold & Flu Fighter. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Digestive Enzym,Plant-Herbcb14. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Emsam. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Fa-Omega 3-Dha-Epa-St. John'S. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Fatigue Relief Complex. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Furazolidone. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Furoxone. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Harmonex. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Imuzyme. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Isocarboxazid. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Kira St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Lecithin-Fa-Vit B Comp-Herbal. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Linezolid. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Mag Oxide-St John Wt-Blk Coh. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Marplan. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Matulane. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Methylene Blue (Antidote). Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Mood Formula. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Mood Support Formula. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Moodplex. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Movana. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Nardil. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with One-A-Day Tension. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Parnate. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Phenelzine. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Phenylalanine-St. J Wort-Griff. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Procarbazine. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Quanterra Emotional. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Selegiline. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with St. John'S Wort-Siber.Ginseng. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Staycalm. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Stresstabs Herbal Menopause. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Tranylcypromine. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Valerian-St.Johns Wort-Ca-Vits. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Vit C-St. John Wort-Elder-Hb30. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Women'S Complex. Click here to see them

Afrin has 1 severe interactions with Zyvox. Click here to see them

Afrin has interactions of serious seriousness with 103 drug(s).

Afrin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 114 drug(s).

Afrin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Afrin has 9 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Afrin.

Afrin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Afrin.

Severe Coronary Artery Disease - Severe Disease of the Arteries of the Heart is a contraindication of Afrin.

Severe Uncontrolled Hypertension - Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Afrin.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Afrin.

Relative Contraindications

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Afrin.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Afrin.

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Afrin.

Contraindication Warnings

Glaucoma - Increased Pressure in Eyes is a contraindication of Afrin.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Afrin.

Afrin has 2 related brands and strengths:

12 Hour Cold Relief 120 Mg Tab Pseudoephedrine Sulfate Er 120 Mg Tab

Afrin - Symptoms of overdose may include
slow/shallow breathing, hallucinations, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.