First Known Use: circa 1947
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phenylephrine
noun phen·yl·eph·rine \-ˈe-ˌfrēn, -frən\
Definition of PHENYLEPHRINE
: a sympathomimetic agent C9H13NO2 that is used in the form of its hydrochloride as a vasoconstrictor, a mydriatic, a nasal decongestant, and by injection to raise the blood pressure
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Origin of PHENYLEPHRINE
phenyl + epinephrine
Medical Dictionary
phenylephrine
noun phen·yl·eph·rine \ˌfen-əl-ˈef-ˌrēn, -rən\
Medical Definition of PHENYLEPHRINE
: a sympathomimetic agent with vasoconstrictive properties that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C9H13NO2·HCl especially as a nasal decongestant and mydriatic and to raise blood pressure—see neo-synephrine
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