Entop Spray 5 mg, 50 mg NASAL SPRAY
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Topical anaesthesia and vasoconstriction for nasal and pharyngeal procedures.
Dosage (summary)
Adults and children over 12 years: 5 sprays per nostril or throat.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: Rapid, Duration: 1 hour
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAOIs
- Antihypertensives
- Digoxin
- Propranolol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to lidocaine or phenylephrine
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Hypovolaemia
- Hypertension
- Acute ischaemic heart disease
- Complete heart block
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Glaucoma
- Urinary retention
- Children under 12 years
Common side effects
- Transient bitter taste
- Palpitations
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Counselling Points
- Avoid food/drink for 2 hours post-application
- Use caution in patients with cardiovascular issues
- Monitor for signs of systemic toxicity
Serious warnings
- Caution in cardiovascular disease
- Risk of aspiration after use
- May cause bronchospasm in asthmatics
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