oxymetazoline
nounUS /ˌɑk.sɪm.əˈtæz.əˌliːn/
Etymology From hydroxy + methyl + imidazole + -ine.
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.
- Oxymetazoline or phenylpropanolamine / to open up the sinuses and such / Then try to recoup with a little chicken soup / Call your mother cause it pays to keep in touch1997, “The Druggist”, Joel Mabus (music):