Supplying and recording pseudoephedrine
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Hattingh, H. Laetitia
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2014Type
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Hattingh, H.L. 2014. Supplying and recording pseudoephedrine. Australian Pharmacist. February: pp. 70-71.
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Australian Pharmacist
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School of Pharmacy
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Abstract
Pseudoephedrine is an oral sympathomimetic decongestant that causes vasoconstriction of dilated nasal vessels and reduces swelling of nasal congestion. However, it is also a precursor of methamphetamine, more commonly known as 'speed' or 'ice', a stimulant that can be swallowed, snorted, injected or smoked.