oxymetazoline
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ox·y·me·taz·o·line
(ŏk'sē-mĭ-tăz'ə-lēn', -mĕt'ə-zō-) 
n.
A vasoconstricting drug, C16H24N2O, that is used topically in the form of its hydrochloride salt to reduce nasal congestion.
n.
A vasoconstricting drug, C16H24N2O, that is used topically in the form of its hydrochloride salt to reduce nasal congestion.
[(HYDR)OXY + MET(HYL) + (IMID)AZOL(E) + -INE2.]
Oxford A-Z of Medicinal Drugs:
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oxymetazoline
A sympathomimetic drug that constricts blood vessels and is used as a nasal decongestant. It is available as a nasal spray without a prescription.
Side effects, precautions, and interactions with other drugs:
see xylometazoline; decongestants.
Proprietary preparations:
Boots Nasal Spray; Vicks Sinex.
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American Heritage Stedman's Medical Dictionary:
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ox·y·me·taz·o·line
(ŏk'sē-mĭ-tăz'ə-lēn', -mĕt'ə-zō-)
n.
n.
A vasoconstricting drug that is used topically in the form of its hydrochloride salt to reduce nasal congestion.
Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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oxymetazoline
A vasoconstrictor used topically as the hydrochloride salt in nasal congestion.
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