Allergy: Medications

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  • Chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine

    Drug
    04/14/07, Healthwise

    Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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  • Systemic corticosteroids for quick relief during asthma attacks

    Article
    05/15/07, Healthwise

    All corticosteroids reduce inflammation in the airways that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes). They also decrease the mucus made by the bronchial tubes and make it easier for you to breathe.

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  • Brompheniramine

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Brompheniramine is an antihistamine. Brompheniramine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body.

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  • Betamethasone (oral)

    Drug
    11/09/07, Healthwise

    Before taking betamethasone, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, and about all other medicines you are using. There are many other diseases that can be affected by steroid use, and many other medicines that can interact with steroi

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  • Topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis

    Article
    05/05/08, Healthwise

    Corticosteroids are similar to natural substances the body produces. In atopic dermatitis, corticosteroids reduce inflammation, itching, and thickening of the skin (lichenification).

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  • Pseudoephedrine

    Drug
    04/16/08, Healthwise

    Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

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  • Acetaminophen/dextromethorphan/guaifenesin/ phenylpropanolamine

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Phenylpropanolamine, an ingredient in this product, has been associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women. Men may also be at risk. Although the risk of hemorrhagic st

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