Oxymetazoline Hcl (Oxymetazoline Hcl)
Overview of Oxymetazoline Hcl
Oxymetazoline Hcl is a sympathomimetic amine of the imidazoline class.Oxymetazoline Hcl is a direct agonist at alpha-adrenergic receptors with no action on beta-adrenergic receptors. Oxymetazoline Hcl is used as a nasal decongestant in allergic rhinitis, and also as a ocular decongestant in allergic conjunctivitis (whether seasonal or perennial). Chemically Oxymetazoline Hcl is 3-[(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl) methyl]-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol hydrochloride. Oxymetazoline Hcl is available for nasal and opthlamic administration.
Indication of Oxymetazoline Hcl
Indications
Contraindication of Oxymetazoline Hcl
Oxymetazoline (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Narrow-angle glaucoma.
Side Effects of Oxymetazoline Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Oxymetazoline (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Rhinitis medicamentosa.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Oxymetazoline (HCl) include Hypotension, Sedation.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Oxymetazoline (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Stinging on application, Dryness of eye.
Precautions of Oxymetazoline Hcl
Use topical decongestant (oxymetazoline) only in acute conditions, not longer than 3 to 5 days. It should be use sparingly in all patients, especially in infants, children and in cardiac patients.