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Nasal decongestants (systemic)

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Although the efficacy of systemic nasal decongestants is doubtful they are not as bad as the local preparations which can cause rebound rhinitis.

Broadly speaking these compounds are sympathomimetics - thus should be avoided in diabetics, hypertensives, patients with hyperthyroidism or coronary artery disease or patients on MAO inhibitors.


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