Oxymetazoline - @ Sympathomemitics - Nasal decongestant - ( FDC - List )- (Jan 2001)
Drug Interaction:
Nasal decongestants include- Arylalkalamine- Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Ephedrine, Desoxyephedrine, Irridazolines-
Naphazoline, Oxymetazoline, Tetrahydrozoline, Xylomethazoline, Cycloalkyamine- Propylhexedrine Refer Phenylpropanolamine
Hypertensive crisis with antidepressants.
Indication:
FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS APPROVED BY DCG(I)
FROM JANUARY 1961 TILL NOVEMBER 2014
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Combikit of 10ml of Oxymetazoline 0.05%+ 12-01-2001
Nacl 15ml of 2% solution
Symptomatic relef of nasal mucosal congestion & adjective
therapy of middle ear infection associated with acute/chronic
rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis
Nasal decongestants include- Arylalkalamine- Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Ephedrine, Desoxyephedrine, Irridazolines- Naphazoline, Oxymetazoline, Tetrahydrozoline, Xylomethazoline, Cycloalkyamine- Propylhexedrine
Refer Phenylpropanolamine
Adverse Reaction:
Nasal drops:
Nasal discomfort, rebound congestion, sneezing, blurred vision, headache, light-headedness, palpitations, insomnia, nervousness.
Eye drops:
Discomfort, stinging,dryness of eye.
Contra-Indications:
Narrow angle glaucoma,occular infection, concurrent MAOIs & tricyclic antidepressant therapy. Hypersens to any of the components, atrophic rhinitis.
Special precautions:
Prolonged use, cardiac disorders. Pregnancy and lactation.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Date of Approval 2001
Indications:
Nasal decongestant Dosage: Adults and children over 6 years- 2 to 4 drops of 0.1% soln in each nostril every 3 to 4 hours as needed.
Children
2 to 6 years- 2 to 3 drops of 0.05% soln in each nostril every 4 to 6 hours.
Patient Information:
Nasal decongestants include- Arylalkalamine- Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Ephedrine, Desoxyephedrine, Irridazolines- Naphazoline, Oxymetazoline, Tetrahydrozoline, Xylomethazoline, Cycloalkyamine- Propylhexedrine
Refer Phenylpropanolamine
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Nasal decongestants include- Arylalkalamine- Phenylpropanolamine, Pseudoephedrine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Ephedrine, Desoxyephedrine, Irridazolines- Naphazoline, Oxymetazoline, Tetrahydrozoline, Xylomethazoline, Cycloalkyamine- Propylhexedrine
Refer Phenylpropanolamine
Pregnancy and lactation:
Observe caution