oxymetazoline
A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its…A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.
US/ˌɑk.sɪm.əˈtæz.əˌliːn/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.
Origin
From hydroxy + methyl + imidazole + -ine.From hydroxy + methyl + imidazole + -ine.
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