Educate on Proper Use of Intranasal Decongestants

May 2021

Warnings about the OTC Benzedrex (propylhexedrine) nasal inhaler will lead to questions about proper use of intranasal decongestants.

Some people are ingesting or injecting this med...or inhaling large amounts...to get an amphetamine-like high.

Now FDA is warning about this misuse and abuse leading to arrhythmias and chest pain...agitation and paranoia...and even death.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Address Concerns About Clots With COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Implement Guardrails to Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Errors
Lyme Disease Clarify the Role of Antibiotics for Lyme Disease
Topicals Put Systemic Effects of Topical Steroids in Perspective
Practice Help Patients Understand Pitfalls of Preliminary Data
Migraine Ensure Proper Use of Triptans for Acute Migraine
Hypertension Sort Through Thiazides for Hypertension
Antipsychotics Navigate Antipsychotic Side Effects
Decongestants Educate on Proper Use of Intranasal Decongestants
Immunizations Tell Patients How to Protect Their COVID-19 Vaccination Card
Medication Errors Clarify Questionable Combo Med Rxs