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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
- blurred vision
- bradycardia
- coma
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- headache
- hyperglycemia
- hyperhidrosis
- hypertension
- hypotension
- hypothermia
- keratitis
- lacrimation
- lethargy
- mydriasis
- nausea
- ocular hypertension
- ocular irritation
- respiratory depression
- sinus tachycardia
- vomiting
- 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.