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oxymetazoline and Allergic Reaction

oxymetazoline has been researched along with Allergic Reaction in 3 studies

Oxymetazoline: A direct acting sympathomimetic used as a vasoconstrictor to relieve nasal congestion. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1251)
oxymetazoline : A member of the class of phenols that is 2,4-dimethylphenol which is substituted at positions 3 and 6 by 4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-ylmethyl and tert-butyl groups, respectively. A direct-acting sympathomimetic with marked alpha-adrenergic activity, it is a vasoconstrictor that is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) to relieve nasal congestion.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A randomized double-blind parallel study with 20 healthy volunteers was performed to examine the effect of oxymetazoline nasal spray on the development of rhinitis medicamentosa."5.08Four-week use of oxymetazoline nasal spray (Nezeril) once daily at night induces rebound swelling and nasal hyperreactivity. ( Graf, P; Hallén, H; Juto, JE, 1995)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Breakey, AS1
Cinotti, AA1
Hirshman, M1
Skowron, RA1
Samson, CR1
Danzig, MR1
Graf, P1
Hallén, H1
Juto, JE1

Trials

2 trials available for oxymetazoline and Allergic Reaction

ArticleYear
A double-blind, multi-centre controlled trial of 0.25% oxymetazoline ophthalmic solution in patients with allergic and non-infectious conjunctivitis.
    Pharmatherapeutica, 1980, Volume: 2, Issue:6

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Conjunctivitis; Double-Blind Method; Drug Evaluation; Female; Humans

1980
Four-week use of oxymetazoline nasal spray (Nezeril) once daily at night induces rebound swelling and nasal hyperreactivity.
    Acta oto-laryngologica, 1995, Volume: 115, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Adult; Double-Blind Method; Female; Humans; Hypersensitivity; Male; Nasa

1995

Other Studies

1 other study available for oxymetazoline and Allergic Reaction

ArticleYear
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    Consumer reports, 2009, Volume: 74, Issue:9

    Topics: Acetaminophen; Anesthetics, Local; Cetirizine; Chlorpheniramine; Common Cold; Cough; Dextromethorpha

2009