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Organic Chemicals > Alcohols > Ethanol > Ethanolamines > Phenylephrine
Organic Chemicals > Alcohols > Amino Alcohols > Ethanolamines > Phenylephrine
Organic Chemicals > Amines > Amino Alcohols > Ethanolamines > Phenylephrine

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Phenylephrine  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • (R)-3-Hydroxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)benzenemethanol

Scope note

  • An alpha-1 adrenergic agonist used as a mydriatic, nasal decongestant, and cardiotonic agent.

History note

  • METASYMPATOL was see PHENYLEPHRINE 1975-91

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010656

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