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Definition of Decongestant

1. Noun. A drug that decreases pulmonary congestion.

Definition of Decongestant

1. Noun. A drug that relieves congestion, e.g. pseudoephedrine. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Decongestant

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Medical Definition of Decongestant

1. This represents a large group of sympathomimetic medications that act to constrict blood vessels in the nasal passages and reduce congestion or swelling. Common medications include pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, phenylpropanolamine, oxymetazoline and phenylephrine. Can be delivered as a pH balanced nasal solution. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Decongestant

Literary usage of Decongestant

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

1. Otitis Media with Effusion in Young Children: Clinical Practice Guideline by Sylvan E. Stool (1998)
"Antihistamine and decongestant medications have been used separately or ... The first reported study of antihistamine/decongestant therapy for otitis media ..."

2. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, PT. 300-499, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... (a)(4) may be combined with any single onal nasal decongestant ... (n) Any single onal nasal decongestant active ..."

3. Drug Labeling In Developing Countries by DIANE Publishing Company (1993)
"Type of drug Addendum 3-1— Products With Adequate Labeling (Overall Score = 0) Source Type of drug Absorbable hemostatic sponge pi Adrenergic decongestant ..."

4. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of Change (1992)
"12" in length) —Sterile lubricant —Soft rubber suction catheters • Miscellaneous: —Bandage scissors —Tourniquet —Adhesive tape —decongestant nasal spray ..."

5. Journal of Cutaneous Diseases Including Syphilis by American Dermatological Association (1913)
"... sufficiently numerous at least to warrant a trial of the drug—this contraction is accompanied by pronounced anodyne, decongestant and resolvent effects. ..."

6. Drug Labeling in Developing Countries by United States, Congress, House (1993)
"... With Adequate Labeling (Overall Score = O) Source Type of drug Absorbable hemostatic sponge pi Adrenergic decongestant for ocular administration pi ..."

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