oxymetazoline 5

Question 1

what are the common side effects of oxymetazoline?

Answer 1

Dryness or irritation of the nasal mucosa

Nausea

Headache

Local burning sensation

Rhinitis medicamentosa
(Rebound congestion)

Question 2

what are the rare side effects of oxymetazoline?

Answer 2

Allergic reactions (skin rash, itching)
Blurred vision
Irregular or fast heartbeat

Question 3

what is common with the effect of decongestants?

Answer 3

Decongestant effect wares off with time, and so more taken. A tolerance can develop with users taking increasing quantities to achieve same effect. A dependency (different to addiction) can develop.

Question 4

who shouldn’t take oxymetazoline ?

Answer 4

Allergic to any of the ingredients

Have heart or blood vessel disease

If taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (for depression) or have taken them in the last 14 days

Overactive thyroid

Glaucoma

Prostate problems

If pregnant or breastfeeding (unless recommended by prescriber)

Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)

Question 5

over-use of oxymetazoline can lead to ____________

Answer 5

Rhinitis medicamentosa

Question 6

state facts about Rhinitis medicamentosa?

Answer 6

A rebound effect where stuffy nose becomes
worse after having relief previously

Name comes from the fact that congestion caused by the medication

Rhinitis means inflammation inside the nose

The condition can be reversed by stopping the treatment for a couple of weeks (first week is difficult, but other decongestants, such as oral antihistamines, oral steroids or a saline spray, can be used)

If not stopped, chronic sinusitis (inflammation of sinuses) and other serious, long-term problems can result