Keep Intranasal Decongestants on Your Radar

May 2021

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

Benzedrex is inhaled in each nostril to relieve a stuffy nose.

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

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Listen for Concerns About Blood Clots With COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Implement Guardrails to Prevent COVID-19 Vaccine Errors
Immunizations Tell Patients How to Protect Their COVID-19 Vaccination Card
Medication Errors Clarify Questionable Combo Med Rxs
Lyme Disease Be Prepared to Dispense Antibiotics for Lyme Disease
Hypertension Avoid Mishaps With Thiazide Diuretics
Practice Career Ladders Can Help You Move Up to Advanced Roles
Decongestants Keep Intranasal Decongestants on Your Radar
Gastroenterology Select the Right Pancreatic Enzyme Product