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oxymetazoline and Nasal Polyps

oxymetazoline has been researched along with Nasal Polyps in 1 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.

Nasal Polyps: Focal accumulations of EDEMA fluid in the NASAL MUCOSA accompanied by HYPERPLASIA of the associated submucosal connective tissue. Polyps may be NEOPLASMS, foci of INFLAMMATION, degenerative lesions, or malformations.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kirtsreesakul, V1
Khanuengkitkong, T1
Ruttanaphol, S1

Trials

1 trial available for oxymetazoline and Nasal Polyps

ArticleYear
Does oxymetazoline increase the efficacy of nasal steroids in treating nasal polyposis?
    American journal of rhinology & allergy, 2016, Volume: 30, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Intranasal; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anti-Allergic Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents;

2016