Pseudoephedrine toxicity in renal failure.
A case of pseudoephedrine toxicity is reported in a man with chronic renal failure. The effects of renal impairment on the metabolism of pseudoephedrine are discussed and the implications of the widespread availability of the drug in proprietary cold remedies are highlighted.
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Leeds General Infirmary.
Turney
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D000328:Adult; D001007:Anxiety / Q000139:chemically induced*; D004809:Ephedrine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D004366:Nonprescription Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012852:Sinusitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy
D004366:Nonprescription Drugs; D004809:Ephedrine