This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Commonly Prescribed For...
Nasal Congestion |
Common Colds |
Allergies |
Mechanism Of Action - Adrenics & Steroids
Adrenergic Decongestants: Also known as sympathomimetics. α-adrenergic drugs stimulate the blood vessels of the upper respiratory tract in the nasal sinuses to constrict. This allows the nasal secretions to better drain from the swollen mucous membranes. |
Steroid Decongestants: Reduce the inflammatory symptoms caused by invading organisms by inhibiting cells involved in the inflammatory response. |
Generic & Trade Names
Adrenergic |
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride |
Claritin®, Dristan®, Drixoral®, Sinufrin®, Vicks® |
Intranasal (0.05%) |
Steroids |
... |
Anticholinergic |
Ipratropium Bromide |
Atrovent® |
Interactions
Drug |
Increase |
Systemic Sympathomimetic |
Effects of sympathomimetic nasal decongestants (Drug Toxicity) |
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MOAIs) |
Additive pressure effects of sympathomimetic nasal decongestants |
Methyldopa |
Urinary Acidifiers |
Alkalinizers |
Precautions & Contraindications
Nasal Mucosal Infections |
Drug Allergies |
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Evaluation/Desired Outcomes
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