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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oxymetazoline¹

By rearrangement of parts of one of its chemical names

Example Sentences

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 What 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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