Oxymetazoline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɑk.sɪm.əˈtæz.əˌliːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxymetazoline is a noun meaning (medicine, pharmacology) 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.
Meaning
(medicine, pharmacology) 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.
Example Sentences
Oxymetazoline or phenylpropanolamine / to open up the sinuses and such / Then try to recoup with a little chicken soup / Call your mother cause it pays to keep in touch
Word Forms
- oxymethazoline
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hydrochloride, oxymethazoline, xylomethazoline, xylometazoline, tramazoline, naphazoline.
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