oxymetazoline en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɑk.sɪm.əˈtæz.əˌliːn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From hydroxy + methyl + imidazole + -ine.
Meanings
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(uncountable) A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.
Oxymetazoline or phenylpropanolamine / to open up the sinuses and such / Then try to recoup with a little chicken soup / Call your mother cause it pays to keep in touch
1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oxymethazoline | alternative | lexicographic |