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Neo-synephrine
Question | Answer |
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GENERIC NAME | PHENYLEPHRINE NASAL SPRAY 0.5% |
BRAND NAME | Neo-synephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% |
CLASS | Topical vasoconstrictor |
MECHANISM OF ACTION | Stimulates a receptors in the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa which causes their constriction and thereby decreases the risk of nasal bleeding. |
INDICATIONS | Facilitation of nasotracheal intubation |
CONTRAINDICATIONS | Known allergy to medication |
ADVERSE REACTIONS | Hypertension, palpitations, Tremors |
NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION | none |
INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS | none |
DOSE/ROUTE,ADULTS | 2-4 sprays in each nostril before attempting tube insertion PEDS |
ONSET OF ACTION | Seconds |
PEAK EFFECTS | 30 minutes |
DURATION OF ACTION | 30minutes to 4 hours |
AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE | 1 Bottle |