Visine (tetrahydrozoline HCl)
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Overview
Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride, an imidazoline-derivative sympathomimetic amine, is a vasoconstrictor.
USES: Tetrahydrozoline is a decongestant used to relieve redness in the eyes caused by minor eye irritations (such as smog, swimming, dust, or smoke). It belongs to a class of drugs known as sympathomimetic amines. It works by temporarily narrowing the blood vessels in the eye.
Some brands of tetrahydrozoline eye drops may contain lubricants. Lubricants help protect the eyes from more irritation and dryness.
Generic name: tetrahydrozoline HCl
Pronunciation: (TEH-truh-hi-DROZE-oh-leen)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Visine:
- Ocular Redness
Also known as: Eye Redness, Ocular Erythema.
Dosing
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Ophthalmic solutions of tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride are applied topically to the conjunctiva. Care must be taken to avoid contamination of the solution container.
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Drug interactions
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Contraindications
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Adverse reactions
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Precautions
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Animal reproduction studies have not been performed with tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride. It is not known whether the drug can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women or affect reproduction capacity. Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Since it is not known if tetrahydrozoline is distributed into milk, the drug should be used with caution in nursing women.
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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