xylometazoline (4-Way Moisturizing, Omnaris)

Indications

• topical nasal decongestant

Adverse effects

• allergic reaction
• tachycardia, arrhythmia
• behavioral changes, hallucinations

• drug adverse effects of sympathomimetic(s)

Mechanism of action

• vasocontrictor: constricts blood vessels in nasal passages & sinuses

More general terms

• decongestant
• vasoconstrictor agent or vasopressor
• sympathomimetic (alpha & beta agonists)