নির্দেশনা
Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride cream is indicated for the topical treatment of persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea in adults.
Composition
ফার্মাকোলজি
Oxymetazoline is an alpha1A adrenoceptor agonist. Oxymetazoline acts as a vasoconstrictor.
মাত্রা ও সেবনবিধি
For topical use only, it is not for oral, ophthalmic or intravaginal use. Apply a little amount of the cream, once daily in a thin layer to cover the entire face (forehead, nose, each cheek and chin) avoiding eyes and lips. Wash hands immediately after applying the cream.
প্রতিনির্দেশনা
পার্শ্ব প্রতিক্রিয়া
Most common side effects are application site dermatitis, worsening inflammatory lesions of rosacea, application site pruritis, application site erythema and application site pain.
গর্ভাবস্থায় ও স্তন্যদানকালে
The safety of oxymetazoline during pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but use during this period is not considered to constitute a hazard.
সতর্কতা
Alpha-adrenergic agonists may impact blood pressure. Advise patients with ardiovascular disese, orthostatic hypotension and/or uncontolled hypertension or hypotension to seek medical care if their condition worsens. Use with caution in patients with cerebral or coronary insufficiency, Raynaud’s phenomenon, thromboangiitis obliterans, scleroderma or Sjögren’s syndrome and advisepatients to seek medical care if signs and symptoms of potentiation of vascular insufficiency develop. Advise patients to seek immediate medical care if signs and symptoms of acute narrow-angle glaucoma develop.
থেরাপিউটিক ক্লাস
Vasoconstrictor/Venotonic