Vasculex Injection

Phenylephrine nasal prep
10 mg/ml
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 10's pack
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 40.00 AED

Indications

Vasculex Injection is used for: Nasal Congestion

Adult Dose

Nasal Congestion Instill 2-3 sprays or 2-3 gtt q4hr of 0.25-0.1% solution PRN; not to exceed 3 days

Child Dose

Nasal Congestion <2 years Consult a physician 2-6 years 1-3 gtt intranasally q2-4hr of 0.125% solution PRN; not to exceed 3 days 6-12 years 2-3 gtt intranasally q4hr of 0.25% solution PRN; not to exceed 3 days >12 years old Instill 1-2 sprays or 1-2 gtt intranasally q4hr of 0.25-0.1% solution PRN; not to exceed 3 days

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Cardiac disease (hypertension, HR, palpitations) Nonselective MAO inhibitors: Risk of hypertensive reaction

Precautions

Rebound congestion may occur Use caution in DM and hypertension

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Phenylephrine nasal prep : Frequency Not Defined Stinging Dryness Rebound congestion Sneezing Burning

Mechanism of Action

Alpha adrenergic agonist; stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in nasal conjunctiva and arterioles to produce vasoconstriction that results in nasal decongestion

Note

Vasculex 10 mg/ml Injection manufactured by Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Phenylephrine nasal prep. Vasculex is availble in Bangladesh. Farmaco BD drug index information on Vasculex Injection is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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