phenylephrine

noun

phen·yl·eph·rine | \ ˌfe-nᵊl-ˈe-ˌfrēn

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Definition of phenylephrine

: a sympathomimetic agent C₉H₁₃NO₂ that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a vasoconstrictor, a mydriatic, a nasal decongestant, and by injection to raise the blood pressure

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The first known use of phenylephrine was circa 1947

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phenylephrine

noun

phen·yl·eph·rine | \ ˌfen-ᵊl-ˈef-ˌrēn, -rən

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Medical Definition of phenylephrine

: a sympathomimetic agent with vasoconstrictive properties that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₉H₁₃NO₂·HCl especially as a nasal decongestant and mydriatic and to raise blood pressure

Note: Trademarks for preparations containing phenylephrine include Actifed and Neo-Synephrine.

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