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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
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 Established: 1980/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2013/07/08

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