phenylephrine /phen·yl·eph·rine/ (-ef´rin) an adrenergic used as the hydrochloride salt for its potent vasoconstrictor properties.
phen·yl·eph·rine (f n  l-f r n, fnl-)n. An adrenergic drug that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is used to relieve nasal congestion, dilate the pupils, and maintain blood pressure during anesthesia. |
phenylephrine
an α-adrenergic stimulant used as the hydrochloride salt as a nasal decongestant and in ophthalmology to produce mydriasis.
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