Xylometazoline

Xylometazoline
Clinical data
Pronunciation ZY-low-met-AH-zoh-leen
Trade names Otrivin, Otrivine, others
AHFS/Drugs.com Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information
Pregnancy
category
  • C
Dependence
liability
Moderate
Routes of
administration
Intranasal spray or drops, oral (capsules)
ATC code R01AA07 (WHO) S01GA03 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status
  • OTC
Pharmacokinetic data
Biological half-life >10 seconds
Excretion Urinary
Identifiers
CAS Number 526-36-3 N
PubChem (CID) 5709
IUPHAR/BPS 517
DrugBank DB06694 YesY
ChemSpider 5507 YesY
UNII WPY40FTH8K YesY
KEGG D08684 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL312448 YesY
ECHA InfoCard 100.007.629
Chemical and physical data
Formula C16H24N2
Molar mass 244.37516 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
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Xylometazoline, also known as xylomethazoline, and marketed under many brand names, is a medication which is used as a topical nasal decongestant.[1] It is applied directly into the nose, either as a spray or as drops.

The standard adult solution strength is 0.1% w/v xylometazoline (or 1 mg per 1 mL solution), and the dose for children under 12 is usually 0.05% (0.5 mg/mL).[2] It should not be used for too long a period of time, or rebound effect may occur after discontinuation (see: rhinitis medicamentosa).

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.[3]

Mechanism of action

The drug works by stimulating adrenergic receptors on the lamina propria of blood vessels in the nose. The decongestant effect is due to constriction of large veins in the nose which swell up during the inflammation of any infection or allergy of the nose. The smaller arteries are also constricted and this causes the colour of the nasal epithelium to be visibly paler after dosage.

Xylometazoline is an imidazole derivative which is designed to mimic the molecular shape of adrenaline. It binds to α1 and α2 adrenergic receptors[4] in the nasal mucosa. Due to its sympathomimetic effects, it should not be used by people with high blood pressure, or other heart problems.

Extended usage of xylometazoline can result in decreased effectiveness or a buildup of tolerance against the drug.[5] The number of receptors decreases, and when the administration of the drug is ceased, chronic congestion can occur; this is called rhinitis medicamentosa, commonly referred to as rebound congestion. Moreover, long-term overdosing can cause degenerative changes in nasal mucous membranes that pose another health problem.

Brand names

Xylometazoline is sold under a number of brand names worldwide, including: Antazol (Square,in Bangladesh), Xylomet (Opsonin, Bangladesh) Cirovin, Klarigen (in Denmark), Nasolin, Neo-Rinoleina, Novorin, Olynth, Otrinoz, Otriven, Otrivin (South Africa, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Vietnam), Otrivine, Otrix, Rhinoset,Zenfresh, Otrivin, Nasomist-X (in India), Naphthyzinium, Xymelyn (in Latvia), Sinutab Nasal Spray, Snup akut, Sudafed, Xylo-COMOD, Xylolin (in UAE), Xylovit, Olynth (in Serbia), Xynosine (in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan), Xymelin, Zymelin, Xylostar, Xylorin (in Poland), Nasobol, Xylo Mepha and others (Switzerland), and Decozal (in Jordan).

See also

References

  1. Eccles, R.; Eriksson, M.; Garreffa, S.; Chen, S. (2008). "The nasal decongestant effect of xylometazoline in the common cold". American journal of rhinology. 22 (5): 491–496. doi:10.2500/ajr.2008.22.3202. PMID 18655753.
  2. http://www.drugs.com/mtm/xylometazoline-nasal.html
  3. "WHO Model List of EssentialMedicines" (PDF). World Health Organization. October 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  4. Haenisch, B.; Walstab, J.; Herberhold, S.; Bootz, F.; Tschaikin, M.; Ramseger, R.; Bönisch, H. (2009). "Alpha-adrenoceptor Agonistic Activity of Oxymetazoline and Xylometazoline". Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology. 24 (6): 729–39. doi:10.1111/j.1472-8206.2009.00805.x. PMID 20030735.
  5. Gold Standard Clinical Pharmacology
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