Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A vasoconstricting drug, C16H24N2O, that is used topically in the form of its hydrochloride salt to reduce nasal congestion.
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- noun A selective alpha-1 agonist and partial alpha-2 agonist
topical decongestant , developed fromxylometazoline .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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Avoid over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays such as oxymetazoline (Afrin and generic), which can worsen symptoms.
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Avoid over-the-counter decongestant nasal sprays such as oxymetazoline Afrin and generic, which can worsen symptoms.
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• NASAL SPRAYS: Contain decongestants such as oxymetazoline or xylometazoline, which constrict the blood vessels.
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Vasoconstrictors, such as naphazoline, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline, and tetrahydrozoline, act as a temporary solution for the short-term relief of the vascular injection and redness.
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Intense Sinus Relief contains oxymetazoline, a decongestant the Food and Drug Administration has found to be safe and effective.
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Intense Sinus Relief contains oxymetazoline, a decongestant the Food and Drug Administration has found to be safe and effective.
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According to Amy Sutton Peak, PharmD, director of Drug Information Services at Butler University, about two-thirds of people who visit an emergency room for a persistent nosebleed are successfully treated with oxymetazoline, the decongestant found in common drugstore nasal sprays such as Afrin and Mucinex.
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Next, inhale through your nose while spraying oxymetazoline into the affected nostrils, and then pinch the soft part of your nose closed.
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Afrin or other nasal drops or sprays that contain oxymetazoline.
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