Recognizing the symptoms of a stroke and receiving immediate treatment at a hospital, preferably within 60 minutes of a stroke, can be important factors in reducing stroke-induced brain injury. The longer the flow of blood is interrupted in the brain, the greater the potential for long-term brain injury.
What is Allerest 12 Hour (chlorpheniramine and phenylpropanolamine)? Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Chlorpheniramine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.
Decongestants. Decongestants can relieve the stuffy nose that often accompanies the flu. Some decongestants found in over-the-counter flu medications include pseudoephedrine (in Sudafed) and phenylephrine (in DayQuil). Patients with hypertension should avoid this type of medication. It may increase blood pressure.