Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5%

Question 1

PHENYLEPHRINE NASAL SPRAY 0.5%

Pharmacology & Actions

Answer 1

• Stimulates alpha receptors in the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa which causes their constriction and thereby decreases the risk of nasal bleeding

Question 2

PHENYLEPHRINE NASAL SPRAY 0.5%

Indications

Answer 2

• Facilitation of nasotracheal intubation
• Epistaxis

Question 3

PHENYLEPHRINE NASAL SPRAY 0.5%

Absolute Contraindications

Answer 3

• Phenylephrine allergy

Question 4

PHENYLEPHRINE NASAL SPRAY 0.5%

Precautions & Side Effects

Answer 4

• Each bottle is single patient use only
• Hypertension, palpitations
• Tremors

Question 5

PHENYLEPHRINE NASAL SPRAY 0.5%

Administration

Answer 5

• IN
• Onset: Seconds
• Peak Effect: 30min
• Duration: 30min-4hrs