[The hydrochloride salt form of oxymetazoline, an imidazole derivative with a direct acting sympathomimetic property. Oxymetazoline binds to and activates alpha2-adrenergic receptors. Upon nasal or ocular administration, oxymetazoline constricts the arterioles in the nose and eye, resulting in decreased nasal and conjunctival congestion, respectively. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0357797 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: OXYMETAZOLINE
[NT100] DECONGESTANTS, NASAL
Relation/CHD: OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.05 %
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 0.025 %