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
-
Trending Now:
More Trending:
- dotage, dotard otherwise federalism bodega carceral
- ALL
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
Explore Merriam-Webster
Origin and Etymology of phenylephrine
Medical Dictionary
phenylephrine
play
noun
phen·yl·eph·rine
\
ˌfen-ᵊl-ˈef-ˌrēn, -rən
\
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.
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up phenylephrine? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!