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Definition of Phenylephrine

1. Noun. A powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion.

Definition of Phenylephrine

1. Noun. (pharmaceutical drug) An ?-adrenergic receptor agonist; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂. ¹

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Definition of Phenylephrine

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Medical Definition of Phenylephrine

1. An alpha-adrenergic agonist used as a mydriatic, nasal decongestant, and cardiotonic agent. Pharmacological action: adrenergic alpha-agonists, cardiotonic agent, mydriatics, nasal decongestants, sympathomimetic, vasoconstrictor agents. Chemical name: Benzenemethanol, 3-hydroxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)-, (R)- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Phenylephrine

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"(ii) For products containing phenylephrine hydrochloride, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, or pseudoephedrine sulfate identified in §341.20 (a)(l), (a)(2), ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Similar compounds that were not sorted out by the computer, because the Index does not name them as phenethylamines, include phenylephrine hydrochloride and ..."

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