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Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride

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Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Definition

The hydrochloride salt form of oxymetazoline, an imidazole derivative with a direct acting sympathomimetic property. Oxymetazoline binds to and activates alpha-2 adrenergic receptors. Upon nasal or ocular administration, oxymetazoline constricts the arterioles in the nose and eye, resulting in decreased nasal and conjunctival congestion, respectively.

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Synonyms

Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride, Afrin, OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE, Ocuclear, Visine L.R.

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