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Olopatadine, sold under the brand name Patanol among others, is an antihistamine medication used to decrease the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). [2] It is used as eye drops or as a nasal spray. [2] The eye drops generally result in an improvement within half an hour. [2]
Xylometazoline is an imidazole derivative which is designed to mimic the molecular shape of adrenaline. It binds to α 1 and α 2 adrenergic receptors [13] in the nasal mucosa. Due to its sympathomimetic effects, it should not be used by people with high blood pressure, or other heart problems. Extended usage of xylometazoline can result in ...
Levmetamfetamine, also known as l-desoxyephedrine or levomethamphetamine, and commonly sold under the brand name Vicks VapoInhaler among others, is an optical isomer of methamphetamine primarily used as a topical nasal decongestant. [ 2 ] It is used to treat nasal congestion from allergies and the common cold. [ 7 ]
Opioid overdose: The first over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray became available in September and can save lives by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose, including accidental ones in children.
Nasal spray. Nasal sprays are used to deliver medications locally in the nasal cavities or systemically. They are used locally for conditions such as nasal congestion and allergic rhinitis. In some situations, the nasal delivery route is preferred for systemic therapy because it provides an agreeable alternative to injection or pills.
The lifesaving drug can instantly reverse the effects of an overdose US approves over-the-counter sale of lifesaving overdose treatment Narcan nasal spray Skip to main content
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Rhinitis medicamentosa (or RM, also known as rebound congestion) is a condition of rebound nasal congestion suspected to be brought on by extended use of topical decongestants (e.g., oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, xylometazoline, and naphazoline nasal sprays) and certain oral medications (e.g., sympathomimetic amines and various 2-imidazolines) that constrict blood vessels in the lining of the ...