Neo-synephrine Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| 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 |
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klindley
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