Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% Drug Profile PDF
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This document provides a profile of phenylephrine nasal spray 0.5%, including its mechanisms of action, indications, and dosages for healthcare professionals. It details how it's used and potential side effects.
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GENERIC NAME phenylephrine nasal spray 0.5% TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAME • Neo-Synephrine® CLASS • Topical vasoconstrictor STANDARD SUPPLY • Spray bottle MECHANISMS OF ACTION • Stimulates alpha receptors to vasoconstrict blood vessels in the nasal mucosa • Reduces the risk of bleeding during i...
GENERIC NAME phenylephrine nasal spray 0.5% TRADE, BRAND, OR PROPRIETARY NAME • Neo-Synephrine® CLASS • Topical vasoconstrictor STANDARD SUPPLY • Spray bottle MECHANISMS OF ACTION • Stimulates alpha receptors to vasoconstrict blood vessels in the nasal mucosa • Reduces the risk of bleeding during insertion of a nasotracheal tube INDICATION • Administered prior to insertion of a nasotracheal tube CONTRAINDICATION • Known hypersensitivity to the drug ADVERSE REACTIONS/SIDE EFFECTS • None in the emergency setting ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION • Nasal ONSET OF ACTION • Immediate ADULT DOSAGES • 1 to 2 sprays SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS • The drug is used in conjunction with a properly-sized nasotracheal tube and lubrication • The peak effect of the drug is 30 minutes • The duration of the drug is 30 minutes to 4 hours PHENYLEPHRINE NASAL SPRAY 0.5% 1
