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Details About Generic Salt :: Naphazoline
Main Medicine Class:: Respiratory System Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Histamines and Nasal Decongestants
| 6B. ANTI-HISTAMINES AND NASAL DECONGESTANTS in 6. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM |
| NAPHAZOLINE |
| A1-AGONIST | NASAL DECONGESTANT |
| also comes under 3F. Miscellaneous in 3. Ocular |
| PK: A: Rapid |
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Indications & Dose: CONJUNCTIVAL DECONGESTANT TP Adult Solution (0.1%): Instill 1-2 drops into the eye q3-4h | NASAL CONGESTION NSL Adult Solution (0.05%): Instill 1-2 drops q6h 3 days Child >12 yr: Same as adult dose |
| Contra: Narrow angle glaucoma
Precautions: Chronic asthma, HTN, HF, coronary artey disease, occlusive vascular disease ADR: Serious: Palpitation, tachycardia, arrhythmias, mydriasis, bradycardia, coma, Others: hypoxia, nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating, rebound congestion, transient irritation |
