Can Avocom Nasal Spray Cause Tachycardia?

Posted on Wed, 9 Dec 2015

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Wed, 9 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : Does avocom nasal spray make cause fast heart beat like otrivin? And why otrivin does?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (50 minutes later)

Yes, both will cause fast heart beats. Both are having sympathomimetic drug. And this drug causes cardiac excitation and tachycardia (rapid heart rate).
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (15 minutes later)

What about nasal sprays and GERD? Is there any relation?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If your technique is not proper then this can cause GERD.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
If your nasal spray technique is not good or inappropriate then this can sometimes cause GERD.
So please let me know your nasal spray technique, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar