| oxymetazoline | <chemical> A direct acting sympathomimetic used as a vasoconstrictor to relieve nasal congestion. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, nasal decongestants, sympathomimetic. Chemical name: Phenol, 3-((4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-2-yl)methyl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| oxymetazoline hydrochloride | 6-Tert-butyl-3-(2-imidazolin-2-ylmethyl)-2,4-dimentylphenol hydrochloride;a vasoconstrictor used topically to reduce swelling and congestion of the nasal mucosa. (05 Mar 2000) |