Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5% Flashcards

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Indications and field use of Phenylephrine Nasal Spray

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Facilitation of nasotracheal intubation

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Mechanism of action of Phenylephrine Nasal Spray 0.5%

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The nasal mucosa which causes their constriction and thereby decreases risk of nasal bleeding

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Contraindications of Phenylephrine Nasal Spray

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Allergy to medication

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Adverse reaction of Phenylephrine in CV

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Hypertension

Palpitations

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Adverse reactions of Phenylephrine Nasal Spray in CNS

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Tremors

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Adult dosage of Phenylephrine Nasal Spray

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2-4 sprays in each nostril before attempting tube insertion

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Routes of administration of Phenylephrine Nasal Spray

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Mucosal: spray in each nostril

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Brand name of Phenylephrine nasal spray

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Neo-synephrine nasal spray

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