Drug reference
xylometazoline
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Drug class
Respiratory (Decongestant)
Mechanism of action
Alpha adrenergic agonist; stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in nasal conjunctiva and arterioles to produce vasoconstriction that results in nasal decongestion.
Common side effects
- Dizzy
- Overuse may cause rebound congestion
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to drug or excipients Narrow-angle glaucoma Rhinitis sicca or atrophic rhinitis Patients with transsphenoidal hypophysectomy or surgery exposing dura mater
Known interactions (4)
- selegiline + xylometazoline Contraindicated
- ergotamine + xylometazoline Major
- isocarboxazid + xylometazoline Major
- cabergoline + xylometazoline Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is xylometazoline?
xylometazoline belongs to: Respiratory.
How does xylometazoline work?
Alpha adrenergic agonist; stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors in nasal conjunctiva and arterioles to produce vasoconstriction that results in nasal decongestion.
What are the common side effects of xylometazoline?
Dizzy, Overuse may cause rebound congestion
Which drugs interact with xylometazoline?
selegiline, ergotamine, isocarboxazid, cabergoline
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