Preferred Name | Naphazoline Hydrochloride | |
Synonyms |
Naphazoline Hydrochloride 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)-2-imidazoline Hydrochloride NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1H-Imidazole, 4,5-dihydro-2-(1-naphthalenylmethyl)-, Monohydrochloride Albalon Nafazair Opcon Vasocon |
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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://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#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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Concept_In_Subset | ||
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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FULL_SYN |
Naphazoline Hydrochloride 2-(1-Naphthylmethyl)-2-imidazoline Hydrochloride NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1H-Imidazole, 4,5-dihydro-2-(1-naphthalenylmethyl)-, Monohydrochloride Albalon Nafazair Opcon Vasocon |
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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 |
Thesaurus:C47632 |
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Semantic_Type |
Pharmacologic Substance |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0721921 |
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subClassOf |