Rhinitis medications can have certain effects on the eyes. These medications primarily encompass anti-allergy drugs, anti-infective drugs, antihistamines, and hormonal drugs, among others. They are used to treat conditions such as allergic rhinitis, infectious rhinitis, and chronic rhinitis, but their use must be guided by a physician.
Types of Rhinitis Medications:
1. Anti-Allergy Drugs:
These are utilized to treat rhinitis caused by allergies. By blocking allergens, they alleviate symptoms such as nasal itching, sneezing, and rhinorrhea (runny nose) resulting from allergic reactions, thereby relieving rhinitis symptoms. Common examples include Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, Loratadine Tablets, and Ebastine Tablets. Additionally, nasal sprays like Budesonide Nasal Spray and Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray are available for external use.
2. Anti-Infective Drugs:
These treat rhinitis caused by bacterial infections. By eliminating inflammation within the nasal cavity and reducing nasal mucosa edema, they aim to cure and prevent rhinitis. Typical drugs include Amoxicillin Capsules, Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets, and Cefdinir Dispersible Tablets.
3. Antihistamines:
These alleviate symptoms like sneezing and rhinorrhea by inhibiting vascular leakage and reducing tissue edema, exerting an anti-inflammatory effect. Commonly prescribed medications are Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Tablets, and Loratadine Tablets.
4. Hormonal Drugs:
Medications like Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray and Budesonide Nasal Spray can improve nasal mucosa inflammation and reduce edema, thereby improving rhinitis symptoms. However, long-term use is not recommended.
Additional Medications:
Vasoconstrictors, such as Ephedrine Hydrochloride Nasal Drops and Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Nasal Spray, can contract smooth muscle in blood vessels, improving nasal congestion and stuffiness caused by allergic rhinitis.
Advice:
When experiencing rhinitis, it is advisable to promptly consult a doctor and select appropriate medications under medical guidance.
