Naphazoline nasal prep
Indications
Nasal Decongestant
Adult Dose
Nasal Decongestant
1-2 sprays per nostril q6hr PRN
Child Dose
Nasal Decongestant
< 12 years
Not recommended
>12 years
1-2 sprays per nostril q6hr PRN
Contra Indications
Heart disease (incr BP, HR, palpitations)
Narrow angle glaucoma
Precautions
Caution in HTN, hyperthyroidism, ocular injury, DM, open-angle glaucoma
Overuse may cause rebound congestion
Pregnancy-Lactation
C
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
CNS (anxiety, dizziness, tremor, etc)
Burning
Stinging
Sneezing
Dryness
Local irritation
Rebound congestion
Mechanism of Action
Alpha 1 adrenergic agonist; stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in nasal conjunctiva and arterioles to produce vasoconstriction that results in nasal decongestion