Vasculex Injection
Phenylephrine nasal prep
10 mg/ml
Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 10's pack |
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| 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.