This brand name is authorized in Finland, Turkey, South Africa
The drug DUACT contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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Acrivastine
UNII A20F9XAI7W - ACRIVASTINE
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Acrivastine, a structural analog of triprolidine hydrochloride, exhibits H1-antihistaminic activity in isolated tissues, animals, and humans, and has sedative effects in humans. The propionic acid derivative of acrivastine is a metabolite in several animal species (as well as in man) and also exhibits H1-antihistaminic activity. |
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Pseudoephedrine
UNII 6V9V2RYJ8N - PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic agent with direct and indirect effects on adrenergic receptors. It has alpha and beta adrenergic activity and some stimulant effect on the central nervous system. The sympathomimetic effect of pseudoephedrine produces vasoconstriction which in turn relieves nasal congestion. |
This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
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| R01BA52 | Pseudoephedrine, combinations | R Respiratory system → R01 Nasal preparations → R01B Nasal decongestants for systemic use → R01BA Sympathomimetics |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| Country: FI | Lääkealan turvallisuus- ja kehittämiskeskus | Identifier(s): 019720, 428896, 573121 |
| Country: TR | İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu | Identifier(s): 8699522155255 |
| Country: ZA | Health Products Regulatory Authority | Identifier(s): 29/5.8/0191 |
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