Naphazoline
Naphazoline
Definition
An imidazole derivative and a direct-acting sympathomimetic amine with vasoconstrictive activity. Upon ocular administration, naphazoline 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.
Also known as Alpha-Naphthylmethyl Imidazoline, Ciba 2020/R, Clearine, NAPHAZOLINE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC R01AA08 per RXNORM
- ATC R01AB02 per RXNORM
- ATC S01GA01 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61856 per NCIT
- SCTID 372803000 per RXNORM
- SCTID 6232005 per RXNORM
- UNII H231GF11BV per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Sinusitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nasal cavity | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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