Pregnancy Cat

The safety of oxymetazoline during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during this period is not considered to constitute a hazard.

Precautions

Alpha-adrenergic agonists may impact blood pressure. Advise patients with ardiovascular disese, orthostatic hypotension and/or uncontolled hypertension or hypotension to seek medical care if their condition worsens. Use with caution in patients with cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud’s phenomenon, thromboangiitis obliterans, scleroderma or Sjögren’s syndrome and advisepatients to seek medical care if signs and symptoms of potentiation of vascular insufficiency develop. Advise patients to seek immediate medical care if signs and symptoms of acute narrow-angle glaucoma develop.

Overdose Effects

Oxymetazoline is not for oral use. If oral ingestion occurs, seek medical advice. Monitor patient closely and administer appropriate supportive measures as necessary

Drug Classes

Vasoconstrictor/Venotonic

Storage Conditions

Do not store above 30° C. Keep away from light and out of the reach of children.

Composition

n/a

Mode Of Action

Oxymetazoline is an alpha1A adrenoceptor agonist. Oxymetazoline acts as a vasoconstrictor.

Reconstitution

n/a