Naphazoline

Naphazoline Brand Names

AK-Con | Albalon | All Clear | All Clear AR | Napha Forte | Naphcon | Naphcon Forte | Ocu-Zoline | VasoClear

What is Naphazoline

Naphazoline is a topical vasoconstrictor.

Naphazoline is used as an ocular decongestant to relieve eye redness; the active ophthalmic bases (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol, glycerin and etc.) of these products usually provide additional lubrication and relief from eye dryness.  

This drug was approved by the FDA in 1942.

Some products are available without a prescription (i.e., OTC) in the United States.

Indications

• conjunctival hyperemia

For use as a topical ocular vasoconstrictor in the treatment of conjunctival hyperemia

Side Effects

1. blurred vision
2. bradycardia
3. coma
4. dizziness
5. drowsiness
6. headache
7. hyperglycemia
8. hyperhidrosis
9. hypertension
10. hypotension
11. hypothermia
12. keratitis
13. lacrimation
14. lethargy
15. mydriasis
16. nausea
17. ocular hypertension
18. ocular irritation
19. respiratory depression
20. sinus tachycardia
21. vomiting
22. weakness

Hypertension and cardiac irregularities may occur after administration of naphazoline

Monitoring Parameters

• laboratory monitoring not necessary

Contraindications

• breast-feeding
• cardiac disease
• children
• closed-angle glaucoma
• contact lenses
• diabetes mellitus
• hypertension
• hyperthyroidism
• infants
• MAOI therapy
• neonates
• ocular infection
• ocular trauma
• pregnancy

Interactions

There are no drug interactions associated with Naphazoline products.