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2. Oxymetazoline - Wikipedia

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   Oxymetazoline, sold under the brand name Afrin among others, is a topical decongestant and vasoconstrictor medication. It is available over-the-counter as a nasal spray to treat nasal congestion and nosebleeds, as eye drops to treat eye redness due to minor irritation, and (in the United States) as a prescription topical cream to treat persistent facial redness due to rosacea in adults.

3. Rhinitis medicamentosa - Wikipedia

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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 ...

4. Nasal spray - Wikipedia

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   Decongestant nasal sprays are advised for short-term use only, preferably 5 to 7 days at maximum. Some doctors advise to use them 3 days at maximum. A recent clinical trial has shown that a corticosteroid nasal spray may be useful in reversing this condition. [3] Topical nasal decongestants include: Oxymetazoline; Phenylephrine; Xylometazoline

5. 4 Ways to Stop a Runny Nose that Actually Work - AOL

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   An anti-cholinergic medication spray can treat vasomotor rhinitis—an example of one of these sprays would be Atrovent nasal spray (the generic name is ipratropium bromide). ... OTC treatments ...

6. Anti-allergic agent - Wikipedia

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   Decongestants help open up nasal passages thus allowing for easier breathing. Indications and route of administration. Example of oxymetazoline nasal spray. Decongestants are mainly used in conditions like common cold, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. They provide temporary relief from symptoms of nasal congestion.

7. FDA approves first nasal spray to treat dangerous allergic ...

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   U.S. health officials on Friday approved a nasal spray to treat severe allergic reactions, the first needle-free alternative to shots like EpiPen. The Food and Drug Administration said it approved ...