Antazoline / Naphazoline
Antazoline/Naphazoline is a combination ophthalmic medication used to relieve eye redness, itching, and irritation caused by allergies or irritants. Antazoline works as an antihistamine to block allergic reactions, while naphazoline constricts blood vessels to reduce redness and swelling. This medication is typically used as eye drops for short-term relief of eye allergy symptoms.
Combination eye drops providing rapid relief from allergic eye symptoms through antihistamine and decongestant actions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 691169
- Generic
- Antazoline / Naphazoline
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis, eye irritation, redness, and itching due to花粉, dust, or other common allergens. May also be used for non-specific eye irritation.
Antazoline is an H1-receptor antagonist that blocks histamine, reducing itching and allergic response. Naphazoline is an alpha-adrenergic agonist that causes vasoconstriction of conjunctival blood vessels, reducing redness and swelling.
For ophthalmic use only. Should not be used long-term (typically limited to 3-5 days) due to risk of rebound redness and dependency. Contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, severe cardiovascular disease, or those taking MAO inhibitors. May cause temporary blurred vision after application. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms persist beyond recommended duration.
Official drug label
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