phenylephrine

phenylephrine definition - medical

phen·yl·eph·rine (fĕnˌəl-ĕfˈrēn, fēˌnəl-)

noun
An adrenergic drug 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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