A middle-aged male is taking pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)for nasal congestion.What adverse effect is most likely if he also has benign prostatic hypertrophy?

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Pseudoephedrine, a sympathomimetic agent, can cause urinary retention due to its ability to stimulate the alpha-adrenergic receptors in the prostate, leading to worsening of benign prostatic hypertrophy symptoms. Elevated uric acid, incontinence of urine, and elevated creatine levels are not known adverse effects of pseudoephedrine.

A Middle-Aged Male Is Taking Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)for Nasal Congestion