Benzedrex
Benzedrex Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Benzedrex is an alpha-adrenergic agonist often used in nasal decongestant inhalers. It is used to give temporary relief for nasal congestion from colds, allergic rhinitis, or allergies.
Like other monoamine releasing stimulants propylhexedrine is active as a norepinephrine and dopamine releaser in the central nervous system. The acute effects of the drug closely resemble the physiological and psychological effects of an epinephrine-provoked fight-or-flight response, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, vasoconstriction (constriction of the arterial walls), bronchodilation, and hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar).
Trade Name | Benzedrex |
Availability | Over the counter |
Generic | Propylhexedrine |
Propylhexedrine Other Names | Propylhexedrine |
Related Drugs | epinephrine topical, pseudoephedrine, sodium chloride nasal, phenylephrine nasal, Afrin |
Weight | 250mg, |
Type | Nasal device |
Formula | C10H21N |
Weight | Average: 155.2804 Monoisotopic: 155.167399677 |
Groups | Approved |
Therapeutic Class | |
Manufacturer | |
Available Country | United States, |
Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
It is used to provide temporary symptomatic relief of nasal congestion due to colds, allergies and allergic rhinitis.
Benzedrex is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Nasal Congestion
How Benzedrex works
Propylhexidrine causes the norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin (5HT) transporters to reverse their direction of flow. This inversion leads to a release of these transmitters from the vesicles to the cytoplasm and from the cytoplasm to the synapse. It also antagonizes the action of VMAT2, causing the release of more neurotransmitters.
Toxicity
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Propylhexidrine include Psychosis, Burning sensation.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Benzedrex Disease Interaction
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