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Synephrine MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Synephrine
Tree Number(s)
D02.033.100.291.870
D02.092.063.291.870
D02.092.211.215.811.875
Unique ID
D013578
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013578
Scope Note
Sympathetic alpha-adrenergic agonist with actions like PHENYLEPHRINE. It is used as a vasoconstrictor in circulatory failure, asthma, nasal congestion, and glaucoma.
Entry Term(s)
Oxedrine
Sympaethamin
Synephrin
Pharm Action
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists
Sympathomimetics
Vasoconstrictor Agents
Nasal Decongestants
Registry Numbers
PEG5DP7434
0
Related Numbers
94-07-5
CAS Type 1 Name
Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-alpha-((methylamino)methyl)-
Public MeSH Note
80; was OXEDRINE 1963-79
Online Note
use SYNEPHRINE to search OXEDRINE 1966-79
History Note
80; was OXEDRINE 1963-79
Date Introduced
1980/01/01
Last Updated
2013/07/08
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