Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name OTRIVIN-O Has Generic Salt :: Oxymetazoline
- 2 OTRIVIN-O Is From Company Novartis Priced :: Rs. 25
- 3 OTRIVIN-O have Oxymetazoline is comes under Sub class #N/A of Main Class #N/A
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: #N/A Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name OTRIVIN-O Has Generic Salt :: Oxymetazoline
OTRIVIN-O Is From Company Novartis Priced :: Rs. 25
OTRIVIN-O have Oxymetazoline is comes under Sub class #N/A of Main Class #N/A
Main Medicine Class:: #N/A Sub Medicine Class :: #N/A
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Oxymetazoline | SOLN | Rs. 25 | 10ML |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 10ML |
| OTRIVIN-O | Novartis | 0.5% W/V | 10ML | Rs. 25 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Novartis :: OTRIVIN-O | Oxymetazoline | #N/A | #N/A |
Indications for Drugs ::
Sinusitis, Hay fever, Common cold, Conjunctival decongestant, Acute or chronic rhinitis, Nasal congestion
Drug Dose ::
Adults and children 6 yrs of age and older : 2-3 drops or sprays in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days. Children of age 2-6 : 2-3 drops in each nostril twice daily for 3-5 days. Sprays are generally unsuitable for young children because of the small size of their nostrils. The drug is not recommended in children under the age of 2.
Contraindication ::
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to Oxymetazoine Hydrochloride.
Drug Precautions ::
* Prolonged use may result in rebound congestion. * Since oxymetazoline has systemic adverse effects, it should be used with caution in patients with * hypertension, cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism or in those receiving MAO inhibitors.
Drug Side Effects ::
* Transient burning, dryness of the nasal mucosa, sneezing. * Nervousness, dizziness, headache. * Hypertension, palpitation or reflex bradycardia.
Pregnancy category ::
3
Drug Mode of Action ::
Oxymetazoline is a direct-acting sympathomimetic which has vasoconstrictor effect on mucosal blood vessels when applied topically and in turn reduces oedema of the nasal mucosa.
Drug Interactions ::
Potentially Fatal: Hypertensive crisis with MAOIs.
