Group 4 - Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Question 1

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Drug Class?

Answer 1

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Drug Class:

• Topical vasoconstrictor

Question 2

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Mechanism of Action?

Answer 2

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Mechanism of Action:

• Stimulates α receptors in the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa

Question 3

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Indications?

Answer 3

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Indications:

• Facilitation of nasotracheal intubation

Question 4

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Contraindications?

Answer 4

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity

Question 5

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Adverse Reactions?

Answer 5

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Adverse Reactions:

• Rare with single dose
• CV: hypertension, palpitations
• CNS: tremors

Question 6

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Adult Dose?

Answer 6

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Adult Dose:

• 2 - 4 sprays in each nostril before attempting tube insertion

Question 7

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Pediatric Dose?

Answer 7

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Pediatric Dose:

• None

Question 8

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Onset of Action?

Answer 8

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Onset of Action:

• Seconds

Question 9

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Peak Effects?

Answer 9

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Peak Effects:

• 30 minutes

Question 10

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Duration of Action?

Answer 10

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

Duration of Action:

• 30 minutes to 4 hours

Question 11

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply?

Answer 11

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% (Neo-synephrine)

AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply:

• Optional: 1 bottle