What is 'oxymetazoline hydrochloride' and why is it the main engredient in nasal spray?
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ox·y·me·taz·o·line (ks-m-tz-ln, -mt-z-)\nn.\nA vasoconstricting drug that is used topically in the form of its hydrochloride to reduce nasal congestion. \n\n\n\nThe American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 2nd Edition Copyright © 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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It's a kind of drug. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors. They are used as antidepressants. Their use however is now limited due to complicated dietary restrictions. MAOI include phenelzine, isocarboxazid, and tranylcypromine.
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Oxymetazoline works on the adrenergic alpha receptors, and therefore it will have no direct effect on the lungs because they have adrenergic beta receptors.  \nOxymetazoline is an active ingredient in Afrin.  Is that what you mean?  Do not use the Afrin spray for an extended period of time without contacting your doctor.\nAn inhaler may not be the best choice to stop a cough.  Very few OTCs really help stop coughs.
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N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide\n\nC8H9NO2
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Hydroxyz Pam is an antihistamine and can be used for the treatment of allergies, hives, severe itching etc. It can also be used for treatment of stress related skin conditions.
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Either naptheline or p-dichlorobenzene is the active ingredient. Call pediatrician or poison control hotline.
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I don't know where you live but we have had a dry year and a half in Texas and it is killer on sinuses. All the things I have seen others post are good ideas but one thing they don't say is that if you have an infection and you keep sticking the same  saline nozzle up your nose you will never get rid of it. Just get it close and spray and take the tip off and soak it in microwave hot water to clean it and yes they do come off and snaps right back on. What I did was got a humidifier and it runs at night when I sleep to keep the moisture level up. I bet if you get a humidity meter and check yours in the house it is less then 35 to 40 percent and that's hard on the old snozz. Get a 24 hour allergy relief medicine like Loratadine (generic works just as good at CVS or any discount pharmacy store.) it is a life saver and don't forget to take it. it relieves sneezing runny nose itchy watery eyes itchy throat or nose and more. the saline sprays are good but always clean the tip and do not actually stick it in your nose. people tend to release it in there nose too and it just sucks the crap right back in the bottle.\nGood Luck!!
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I apologize, but a more specific is necessary to answer this question.  What aspect of drug preparation are you asking about?  Drug discovery and testing prior to FDA drug approval?  Drug preparation for packaging and dispensation?  Specifically regarding Bactine, it is not only an anesthetic - it contains Benzalkonium (antiseptic) and lidocaine (anesthetic).  It was developed around 1950 and is used for minor cuts and scrapes.
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Usually these three:\nSodium thiopental\nPancuronium/Tubocurarine\nPotassium Chloride\n\nThey get around the 'cruel and unusual' rap because the sodium pentathol (common name) is supposed to knock you right out.  They really have no proof whether it's entirely effective since no one, once the injection has been initiated, has lived.  But I imagine it hurts quite a bit if you're not unconscious by the time your diaphragm collapses and you start to asphyxiate.
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use rinocort nasal spray its the best for allergies and congestions
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None of the antacids such as the H2 blockers (Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet), proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix), or buffers (TUMS, Rolaids, milk of magnesia, Maalox) should exacerbate any heart conditions or interfere with atenolol.  You are safe.\n\nEDIT: To address sunnyblonde4u's comment... the buffers may be listed as having a drug interaction, but that is because they theoretically reduce the bioavailability of the atenolol.  However, this is negligible and is exceedingly unlikely to be of any clinical significance.
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No.\n\n*Oxazepam is the correct spelling\n\nOxazepam (Serax) is a sedative and will make you sleepy. If you're trying for treatment of allergic reaction, look for signs like difficulty of breathing, blurry vision, choking sensations. These need emergency setting. Do not self medicate. The medication must be injected into your vein.\n\nFor mild skin allergic reaction, you may try any over the counter anti- histamine like Loratidine (Claritin). But you could just drink lots of water and stop taking Voltaren.
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It's an antihistamine used to relieve the symptoms of common anxiety and tension and, in combination with other medications, to treat anxiety that results from physical illness. It also relieves itching from allergic reactions and can be used as a sedative before and after general anesthesia.
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I would stay away from nasal sprays because they are addictive but if you go to the drug store many nasal decongestents that used to be made with pseudoephedrine are now pseudoephedrine free since pseudoephedrine can be used to make crystal-meth.\n\nIf you can't find one just ask the pharmacist what he/she recommends.
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Hey my research topic also includes it. I use Smethyl thiourea for doing so. check out my site\nGoto projects and then goto view documents. there you will find various patents. goto oxadiazine synthesis patent
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its a suppressant... it'll only surpress it. look into a vitamin supplement to take with dinner. watch your nightly diet... sugar, cafeine etc.
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I can't answer this better than you doctor can, but if you want something over the counter that works well, I've found Maximum Strength Sudafed gellcaps to be the most effective over the counter decongestant,.  I would also add that you should steer clear of over the counter nasal sprays as they are incredibly addictive.