tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride

tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride
A sympathomimetic agent related to ephedrine, used as a topical nasal and conjunctival decongestant; chronic excessive use may convert an acute congestion into a chronic reactive hyperemia.

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tet·ra·hy·droz·o·line hy·dro·chlo·ride (tet″rə-hi-drozґə-lēn) [USP] an adrenergic, applied topically to the nasal mucosa and to the conjunctiva to produce vasoconstriction.

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