Phenylephrine
ahd-5
noun.
An adrenergic drug, C
9
H
13
NO
2
, that is a powerful vasoconstrictor and is used to relieve nasal congestion, dilate the pupils, and maintain blood pressure during anesthesia.
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noun.
An α-adrenergic receptor
agonist
; 3-(1-hydroxy-2-methylamino-ethyl)phenol, with the formula C9H13NO2.
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noun.
a powerful vasoconstrictor used to dilate the pupils and relieve nasal congestion
Word Usage
"One study123 evaluated short-term phenylephrine therapy in hyperdynamic septic patients who were not hypotensive at the time of drug administration."
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
adrenergic
adrenergic drug