(Oxymetazoline) Afrin Indications Pre-medication for nasal intubation, Epistaxis ADULT Dose: 2-3 puffs each nostril (on inhalation) Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity Pediatric Considerations: Children 12 require diluted concentration Precautions: Hyperthyroidism Simultaneous use of MAOI Cardiac Disease hypertension Diabetes and ephedrine may result in mellitus Hypertensive crisis Adverse Effects: Cardiovascular collapse Hypertension Palpitations Onset/Duration: Immediate onset, 30min 4hour duration – Classification: Vasoconstrictor Action: Local vasoconstriction of dilated arterioles causing reduction of blood flow and reduction of nasal congestion.
Afrin (Oxymetazoline) Indications Pre-medication for nasal intubation, Epistaxis ADULT Dose: 2-3 puffs each nostril (on inhalation) Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity Pediatric Considerations: Children 12 require diluted concentration Precautions: Hyperthyroidism Cardiac Disease hypertension Diabetes mellitus Simultaneous use of MAOI and ephedrine may result in Hypertensive crisis Adverse Effects: Cardiovascular collapse Hypertension Palpitations Onset/Duration: Immediate onset, 30min – 4hour duration Classification: Vasoconstrictor Action: Local vasoconstriction of dilated arterioles causing reduction of blood flow and reduction of nasal congestion.
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