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Phenylephrine: Commonly used decongestant in cold and flu remedies doesn't work, says FDA. 2023

Janice Hopkins Tanne
New York.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D010656 Phenylephrine An alpha-1 adrenergic agonist used as a mydriatic, nasal decongestant, and cardiotonic agent. (R)-3-Hydroxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)benzenemethanol,Metaoxedrin,Metasympatol,Mezaton,Neo-Synephrine,Neosynephrine,Phenylephrine Hydrochloride,Phenylephrine Tannate,Neo Synephrine,Tannate, Phenylephrine
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014663 Nasal Decongestants Drugs designed to treat inflammation of the nasal passages, generally the result of an infection (more often than not the common cold) or an allergy related condition, e.g., hay fever. The inflammation involves swelling of the mucous membrane that lines the nasal passages and results in inordinate mucus production. The primary class of nasal decongestants are vasoconstrictor agents. (From PharmAssist, The Family Guide to Health and Medicine, 1993) Decongestant,Decongestants,Nasal Decongestant,Vasoconstrictor Agents, Nasal,Vasoconstrictors, Nasal,Agents, Nasal Vasoconstrictor,Decongestant, Nasal,Decongestants, Nasal,Nasal Vasoconstrictor Agents,Nasal Vasoconstrictors

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