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Brand: Naphcon, Albalon, Clear Eyes, Visine LR, Privine
Naphazoline is a vasoconstrictor medication primarily used to relieve redness, puffiness, and itching in the eyes. It belongs to the imidazoline class of drugs and works by narrowing the blood vessels in the conjunctiva, the membrane lining the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye. It is commonly found in over-the-counter eye drops and nasal sprays.
For the relief of redness, itching, and swelling of the eyes due to minor eye irritations.
Outcome:
Severe hypertension
Mechanism:
Increased norepinephrine levels
Outcome:
Increased dryness of mucous membranes
Mechanism:
Additive drying effects
Outcome:
Slight increase in heart rate and blood pressure
Mechanism:
Additive stimulant effects
Most likely new formulation: Controlled-release ocular inserts for extended duration of action (Year: 2026, 70% confidence).
Based on current usage trends and safety profile, naphazoline is likely to maintain its OTC status with minimal regulatory changes (95% confidence).
Vasoconstrictor, Decongestant
Imidazoline