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oxymetazoline and Seizures

oxymetazoline has been researched along with Seizures in 2 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.

Seizures: Clinical or subclinical disturbances of cortical function due to a sudden, abnormal, excessive, and disorganized discharge of brain cells. Clinical manifestations include abnormal motor, sensory and psychic phenomena. Recurrent seizures are usually referred to as EPILEPSY or seizure disorder.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Wolfe, TR1
Bernstone, T1
Söderman, P1
Sahlberg, D1
Wiholm, BE1

Reviews

1 review available for oxymetazoline and Seizures

ArticleYear
Intranasal drug delivery: an alternative to intravenous administration in selected emergency cases.
    Journal of emergency nursing, 2004, Volume: 30, Issue:2

    Topics: Absorption; Administration, Intranasal; Analgesics, Opioid; Anesthetics, Local; Benzodiazepines; Bio

2004

Other Studies

1 other study available for oxymetazoline and Seizures

ArticleYear
[Nose drops can induce cerebral reactions in children].
    Lakartidningen, 1983, Sep-14, Volume: 80, Issue:37

    Topics: Age Factors; Brain; Child, Preschool; Female; Hallucinations; Humans; Imidazoles; Infant; Male; Oxym

1983