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oxymetazoline

[ ok-see-muh-taz-uh-leen, -met-uh-zoh- ]

noun

Pharmacology.
  1. a sympathomimetic drug, C 1 6 H 2 4 N 2 O, used as a topical, long-lasting nasal decongestant.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of oxymetazoline1

By rearrangement of parts of one of its chemical names
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Brimonidine and Oxymetazoline creams are sometimes prescribed for persistent redness, because they constrict the dilated red blood vessels, but both Rieder and Hirsch said they don’t like prescribing them.

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Examples: pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, and oxymetazoline are some prescription medications?

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Pick one with oxymetazoline, such as Afrin, Vicks Sinex or a generic.

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A: It is possible that the oxymetazoline in your nasal spray could affect your blood pressure or your enlarged prostate, especially at the extreme doses you are using.

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Afrin Nasal Spray contains oxymetazoline, a compound that constricts blood vessels.

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