Phenylephrine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌfiː.nʌɪlˈɛf.ɹɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phenylephrine is a noun meaning (medicine, pharmacology) An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂.
Meaning
(medicine, pharmacology) An α-adrenergic receptor agonist related to adrenaline, used as a vasoconstrictor and nasal decongestant; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C₉H₁₃NO₂.
Word Forms
- phenylephrines
Synonyms for phenylephrine
Depending on context, synonyms include phenylephedrine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include norepinephrine, hydrochloride, phenylephedrine, neosynephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine.
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