Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An adrenergic drug, C9H13NO2, that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is used to relieve nasal congestion, dilate the pupils, and maintain blood pressure during anesthesia.
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- noun pharmacology An α-adrenergic receptor
agonist ; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C9H13NO2.
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- noun a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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One study123 evaluated short-term phenylephrine therapy in hyperdynamic septic patients who were not hypotensive at the time of drug administration.
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An ingredient called phenylephrine has replaced pseudoephedrine in many OTC medicines, but some say they don't think it works as well at clearing congestion.
unknown title 2009
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· Use decongestant nose drops such as phenylephrine
Chapter 20 1993
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Agonists, such as phenylephrine, are used to treat nasal congestion by causing vasoconstriction. prazosin, are used to treat hypertension by blocking vasoconstriction. alpha-2 receptors
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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It looked like old phenylephrine paste, or rubbery caulk one would find in the bathroom corners of a rehab center.
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My GERD went away because an ENT doctor applies a topical nasal decongestant (phenylephrine) and numbing medicine to the lining of the nose prior to an endoscopy procedure.
The Truth About GERD 2010
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To stick that rubber hose through your nose to look down your throat (only as far as the larynx) he uses a 1% solution of phenylephrine as a nasal numbing medicine.
Printing: Have Gastroesophageal Reflex (GERD) Don't Travel 2010
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To stick that rubber hose through your nose to look down your throat (only as far as the larynx) he uses a 1% solution of phenylephrine as a nasal numbing medicine.
OpEdNews - Diary: Have Gastroesophageal Reflex (GERD) Don't Travel 2010
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As I am leaving the office I am now starting to drain, phenylephrine is a decongestant.
Printing: Have Gastroesophageal Reflex (GERD) Don't Travel 2010
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It's a good thing I hate paper work, the Gastroenterologist doesn't go through your nose or use phenylephrine when he does an Endoscopy.
Printing: Have Gastroesophageal Reflex (GERD) Don't Travel 2010
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