Pseudoephedrine

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:drug
gptkbp:abusePotential moderate
gptkbp:ATCCode R01BA02
gptkbp:bioavailability 90-100%
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Sudafed
gptkb:Actifed
gptkb:Contac
gptkbp:CASNumber 90-82-4
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C10H15NO
gptkbp:combines gptkb:ibuprofen
gptkb:paracetamol
antihistamines
gptkbp:contraindication severe hypertension
severe coronary artery disease
gptkbp:controlledSubstanceStatus regulated due to use in methamphetamine synthesis
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1889
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 4.3-8 hours
gptkbp:excretion gptkb:kidney
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Ephedra_plant
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pseudoephedrine
gptkbp:IUPACName (1S,2S)-2-methylamino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only (in some countries)
over-the-counter (in some countries)
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction alpha-adrenergic receptor agonist
beta-adrenergic receptor agonist
gptkbp:meltingPoint 119-120°C
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 165.23 g/mol
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:PubChem_CID gptkb:CHEMBL1201209
7028
CHEBI:8495
DB00852
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:ephedrine
amphetamine
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect dizziness
nervousness
insomnia
palpitations
increased blood pressure
gptkbp:synonym (+)-pseudoephedrine
threo-2-methylamino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
gptkbp:UNII YB0K5M7B3E
gptkbp:usedFor nasal congestion
allergic rhinitis
sinus congestion
common cold
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Guaifenesin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7