phenylephrine
noun
phen·yl·eph·rine
| \ ˌfe-nᵊl-ˈe-ˌfrēn
, -frən\
, -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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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
Note: Trademarks for preparations containing phenylephrine include Actifed and Neo-Synephrine.