loading...| Preferred Name | Naphazoline Hydrochloride | |
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| Definitions |
The hydrochloride salt form of naphazoline, an imidazole derivative and a direct-acting sympathomimetic amine with vasoconstrictive properties. Upon ocular administration, naphazoline hydrochloride exerts its effect by acting on alpha-adrenergic receptors in the arterioles of the conjunctiva to produce vasoconstriction, resulting in decreased conjunctival congestion and diminished itching, irritation and redness. |
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| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C47632 |
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| CAS_Registry |
550-99-2 |
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| Chemical_Formula |
C14H14N2.HCl |
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| code |
C47632 |
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| Contributing_Source |
FDA |
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| definition |
The hydrochloride salt form of naphazoline, an imidazole derivative and a direct-acting sympathomimetic amine with vasoconstrictive properties. Upon ocular administration, naphazoline hydrochloride exerts its effect by acting on alpha-adrenergic receptors in the arterioles of the conjunctiva to produce vasoconstriction, resulting in decreased conjunctival congestion and diminished itching, irritation and redness. |
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| FDA_UNII_Code |
MZ1131787D |
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| label |
Naphazoline Hydrochloride |
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| Legacy Concept Name |
Naphazoline_Hydrochloride |
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| NSC Number |
35711 |
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| Preferred_Name |
Naphazoline Hydrochloride |
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| prefixIRI |
NCIT:C47632 |
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| prefLabel |
Naphazoline Hydrochloride |
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| Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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| UMLS_CUI |
C0721921 |
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